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Penny: CM.571-2017

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Æthelred I (865-71)
Manninc (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 865 - Circa 871

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 20.5 mm Die Axis 90 degrees Weight 1.18 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, draped bust, right.

  • Text: +AEDELRED REX
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Type: Design

Inscription present: MANNINC/MON/ETA

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.571-2017
Primary reference Number: 241733
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Audit data

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