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Penny: CM.570-2017

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Burgred (852-74)
Adulf (Moneyer)

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Notes

History note: Little Carlton (Cambs.) hoard, 22.08.2015; 2015 T615

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2017-11-20) by British Museum

Dating

Circa 852 - Circa 874

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19.4 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 1.24 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, draped bust, right.

  • Text: BVRGRED REX
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: ADVLF/MON/ETA
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Moneyer's name.

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.570-2017
Primary reference Number: 241732
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 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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