Ruler:
Æthelred II (AD 978–1016)
Moneyer:
Beorhtmær
Mint:
Rochester
History note: Blunt; bought London 1955; Argyll
Method of acquisition: Given (1990) by Blunt, Christopher
978 -
Object composed of silver Diameter 19.1 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 1.33 g
Accession number: CM.1.683-1990
Primary reference Number: 217652
North: 770 var
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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