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Penny: CM.5.46-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Alfred the Great (AD 871-99)
Mint: London

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Henderson; Thorburn 3. Possibly Erith hoard

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-01-01) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

Circa 875 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19.4 mm Die Axis 340 degrees Weight 1.66 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ÄLFR / ED REX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: Lvndonia monogram
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5.46-1933
Primary reference Number: 216806
North: 644
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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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