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Penny: CM.2112-2003

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

Maker(s)

Ruler: Offa (757-96)
Lul (Moneyer)
East Anglia (Production place)

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Notes

History note: CNG 2003. Found near Needham Market, Suffolk, January 2003

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2003-06-09) by Classical Numismatic Group (Seaby Coins)

Dating

Circa 780 CE - Circa 793 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18.7 mm Die Axis 0� degrees Weight 1.1 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +OFF` REX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: lul
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2112-2003
Primary reference Number: 199561
Chick: 171a
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Audit data

Created: Monday 21 July 2014 Updated: Wednesday 9 December 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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