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Penny: CM.2326-2003

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Offa (757-96)
Moneyer: Lulla
Mint: London (Uncertain)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Don. D. Chick, 2003; bought Mr. S. Brown (finder), October 1991. Found Bawsey, Norfolk, October/November 1989

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Chick, Derek

Dating

Circa 780 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 12.8 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 0.54 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: …REX ME...
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +L…0
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2326-2003
Primary reference Number: 216291
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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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