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Penny: CM.83-1983

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Beonna (749–60 or after)
Mint: Ipswich (Presumed)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Bought University Purchase Fund, 1984. From the Middle Harling hoard (Archibald 1985, MH 51) (Checklist 30)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1983-11-28) by the University Purchase fund

Dating

749 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 15.4 mm Die Axis 290 degrees Weight 0.91 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: beonna rex
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.83-1983
Primary reference Number: 216276
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Wednesday 17 January 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 17 January 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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