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Penny: CM.YG.3242-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

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

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Notes

History note: Young; Sotheby 8.4.1880, 305. Found in Denmark

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

978 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19.2 mm Die Axis 90 degrees Weight 1.02 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +Ä5ELRED…aÑ
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +ÄLFçTãN ON LEIè
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3242-R
Primary reference Number: 217738
North: 777
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Audit data

Created: Monday 21 July 2014 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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