Ruler:
Offa of Mercia
Production place:
United Kingdom
Moneyer:
Eddhan
History note: Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99) formed this systematic reference collection of toy money, which he used as the basis of his detailed catalogue (Toy Coins, 1990), now the standard work on this series. Many of the items in the collection are illustrated in his book.
Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Galata Coins
Object composed of white metal Diameter 17.4 mm
Inscription present: Head of Offa right with triangle of points behind
Inscription present: Bowed cross crosslet with small cross centrally
Accession number: CM.2853-2003
Primary reference Number: 218270
Rogers: 1497
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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