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Medieval: CM.1256-1911

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Sihtric Silkbeard (Struck in the name of)
Færemon
Mint: Dublin

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From Spink 11.3.1911.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1911-03-11) by Spink & Son

Dating

Circa 995 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19 mm Die Axis 300 degrees Weight 1.28 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: legend around bust left.

  • Text: +çIHTRE RE+ DyFLM
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: legend in angles of and broken by long double cross w. omega-shaped terminals.

  • Text: +FÄ MIEN MNÖ 5IFLI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1256-1911
Primary reference Number: 218183
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 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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