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Penny: CM.5.74-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Harold I (1035-40)
Moneyer: Leofwine
Mint: Bristol

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Notes

History note: Henderson; Sotheby 15.12.1887, 509

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1035 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18.1 mm Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 1.17 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +HãRO LD RE6X
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +LEO FæIN E ON BRI6
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5.74-1933
Primary reference Number: 217846
North: 810
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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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