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Batzen: CM.PG.20279-2006

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Mint: Bern

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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

Production date: exact AD 1622

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Diameter 23.27 mm Weight 1.57 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: ornate arms, bear walking left

  • Text: MONE.NO.REIPV[…]NSIS.1622
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: double headed eagle displayed

  • Text: BERC[…]FVNDATOR
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.20279-2006
Primary reference Number: 223507
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Wednesday 29 August 2018 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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