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Penny: CM.74-1959

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Alfred the Great (AD 871-99)
Moneyer: Cuthbeorht
Production place: West Mercian

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Notes

History note: Donated Grierson 1959; MMAG Basle 1959. Possibly from the Cuerdale hoard.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1959-04-28) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

Circa 880 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 20.2 mm Die Axis 180° degrees Weight 1.45 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +EL FR ED RE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: 6VDB / ERHT
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.74-1959
Primary reference Number: 216829
North: 637

Audit data

Created: Monday 21 July 2014 Updated: Friday 9 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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