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Double: CM.PG.20118-2006

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles of Blois (1341-1364)
Mint: Nantes

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Notes

History note: Found in Grierson's rooms

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2006-11-20) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

1341 -

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Diameter 18.66 mm Weight 0.62 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: ten ermine in three lines

  • Text: KAROLVS DVX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: cross, reversed n in 3

  • Text: BRITANNIE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.20118-2006
Primary reference Number: 223347

Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Wednesday 29 August 2018

Associated departments & institutions

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

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