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Gros: CM.PG.20145-2006

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: city
Mint: Metz

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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.

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 26.40 mm Weight 2.80 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: kneeling figure of st stephen

  • Text: S STEPH.PROThO.M
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: cross with stars

  • Text: GRO/SSV/S*M/ETE//BNDCTV'.SIT:NOME 'DNI 'NRI' IHV' XPI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.20145-2006
Primary reference Number: 223374

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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