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Penny: CM.1.541-1990

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Eadred (946-55)
Moneyer: Gillys

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Notes

History note: Blunt; bought London 1956

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

946 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 22.5 mm Die Axis 90° degrees Weight 1.62 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: EãDRED RE+
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: èILLY / Z MO
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.541-1990
Primary reference Number: 217396
North: 708
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Monday 3 July 2017 Last processed: Thursday 3 August 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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