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Cut half penny: CM.TR.1990-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward the Confessor (1042-66)
Mint: London

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Notes

History note: Trinity College 1937; Robertson 1878

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937-08-11) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

1042 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 0.45 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +E… D RE+
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: …EæINE ON L…
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.1990-R
Primary reference Number: 217889
North: 817
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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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