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Penny: CM.5.100-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Harold II (1066)
Moneyer: Ælfweald
Mint: Wilton

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Notes

History note: Henderson; Christie 13.6.1888, 24

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1066

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 20.0 mm Die Axis 90 degrees Weight 1.30 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +H0ROLD REX 0N
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +ÄLæOLD ON æILTV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5.100-1933
Primary reference Number: 218095
North: 836
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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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