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Solidus: CM.595-2013

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Louis the Pious (814-840)
State: Carolingian Francia (768-885)
Mint: Unknown

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Description

Copper alloy imitation of Carolingians.

Notes

History note: Found by the donor at Birch, Essex, April 2013.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2013-11-25) by Miskovsky, George

Dating

814 -

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Diameter 22.8 mm Weight 3.63 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.595-2013
Primary reference Number: 200412
Othernumber: 2013.0106
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Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Monday 15 January 2024 Last processed: Monday 15 January 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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