History note: One of a collection of eighty-three Anglo-Saxon, Merovingian and Frisian silver pennies, late 7th/earlier 8th centuries. Single finds from the well-known productive site near Royston, Herts. These coins were found individually over the period 1979-late 1990s. The collection has been on deposit at the Museum since 2000.
Method of acquisition: Given
(2004-10-11)
by
Stewart, Colin
Circa 715 -
Object
composed of
silver
Diameter 12.2 mm
Die Axis 30° degrees
Weight 1.03 g
Accession number: CM.555-2004
Primary reference Number: 216208
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals
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