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Penny: CM.129-1994

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Æthelred II (AD 978–1016)
Moneyer: Osferth
Mint: Thetford

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Bought R. South 1994

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1994-06-06) by South, R., Esq.

Dating

978 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 21.3 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 1.17 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: …Ä5ELRED REX…
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +Oç…5 MONETã 3
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.129-1994
Primary reference Number: 217574
North: 764
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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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