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Penny: CM.1.72-1990

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

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

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Categories

Notes

History note: Blunt; bought London 1951

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1990) by Blunt, Christopher

Dating

840 - 844

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 12.7 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 0.99 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +EDIàRED REX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +ORDRED (retrograde)
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.72-1990
Primary reference Number: 216550
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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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