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Penny: CM.5.62-1933

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Æthelred II (AD 978–1016)
Moneyer: Ásketill
Mint: London

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Notes

History note: Henderson

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-01-01) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

978 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 20.3 mm Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 1.44 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +Ä5ELRÄD REX ãNèLØ
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +Oç6yTEL MO LVNDO
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5.62-1933
Primary reference Number: 217600
North: 768
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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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