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Penny: CM.677-1989

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edgar (959-75)
Moneyer: Heriger

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Description

Fusion of four silver pennies, of which two are identifiable: Edgar, Horizontal/Two Line type, moneyer Heriger…and Eadred, Eadwig or Edgar, Horizontal/Two Line type, moneyer Heriger.

Notes

History note: Found near North Owersby, Lincolnshire, 12.1.1988

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989-10-16) by Jubb, Malcolm

Dating

Circa 959 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 3.91 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.677-1989
Primary reference Number: 217561
North: 741
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Monday 3 July 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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