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Penny: CM.1.63-1930

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Æthelred II (AD 978–1016)
Moneyer: Wealdferth
Mint: Ipswich

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Categories

Notes

History note: Duncanson; Smart

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1930-02-15) by Duncanson, T. J. G.

Dating

978 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 21.9 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 1.71 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +Ä5ELRED REX aNèLØ
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +æ0LTFER5 MO èIP
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.63-1930
Primary reference Number: 217586
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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