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Halfpenny: CM.299-1993

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward the Elder (899-924)
Moneyer: Hrothbeorht
Production place: West Mercia (Possible)

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Notes

History note: Bought P. Carter. Fd Clare, Suffolk 1993 (Blackburn 1993)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1993-06-07) by Carter, Perter, Mr.

Dating

899 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 17.1 mm Die Axis 90 degrees Weight 0.54 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +EãDVVEãRD REX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: DEX / TE / HOR / DB / ERHT
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.299-1993
Primary reference Number: 217103
North: 664/3
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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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