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Penny: CM.TR.1947-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Æthelred II (First reign, 840/1–4)
Moneyer: Eanræd

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Notes

History note: Trinity College; J. D. White (Assistant Librarian) 1876. Fd with CM.TR.1946-R in a tumulus near Carlisle, Cumbria, September 1876

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937-08-11) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

840 - 844

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 13.5 mm Die Axis 315 degrees Weight 1.43 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +EDIàRED REX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +E03REDV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.1947-R
Primary reference Number: 216534
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Audit data

Created: Monday 21 July 2014 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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