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Penny: CM.2853-2003

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Offa of Mercia
Production place: United Kingdom
Moneyer: Eddhan

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Notes

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.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Galata Coins

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter 17.4 mm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Offa right with triangle of points behind

  • Text: ·. O·F·F·A .·.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bowed cross crosslet with small cross centrally

  • Text: +:E A·D H·V NN
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2853-2003
Primary reference Number: 218270
Rogers: 1497
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Monday 3 July 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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