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Penny: CM.1.629-1990

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edgar (959-75)
Moneyer: Æthelweald
Mint: London

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Notes

History note: Blunt; Sotheby 27.7.1964, 11. Possibly from the Douglas hoard

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

957 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 22.8 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 1.40 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +EãDèãR REX ãNèLORV
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: small cross in field

  • Text: +A5ELæOLD MO LV®O 6
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.629-1990
Primary reference Number: 217513
North: 749
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 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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