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Penny: CM.134-1974

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Æthelred II (AD 978–1016)
Moneyer: Ælfstan
Mint: Bedford

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Categories

Notes

History note: Bought Collins and Clarke; Wyatt; bought Lincoln

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1974-07-25) by Collins & Clark

Dating

978 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 21.3 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 1.54 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +Ä5ELRED REX 0NèLØ
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +ÄLFçT0N MO BED0
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.134-1974
Primary reference Number: 217576
North: 766
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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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