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Penny: CM.1.338-1990

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Æthelberht (858/60–65)
Moneyer: Dudda
Mint: Canterbury

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Notes

History note: Blunt; NCirc Nov–Dec 1914, 24532; Carlyon-Britton 333; Brown 231; Haines 162

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 865

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 22.0 mm Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 1.51 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +E5EBERª E
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: DVDD0 / MON / ET0
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.338-1990
Primary reference Number: 216781
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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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