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Silver Viking ingot, late 9th or early 10th cent., cast with rounded ends, partially worked with hammer marks to all sides and upper and lower surfaces; 25.6mm x 11.5mm x 5.7mm; 10.62g; silver content c.88% (analysis at British Museum). Found by Mr Jason Baker at Haslingfield, Cambs., 2 Oct. 2003; declared Treasure at inquest, March 2004.: CM.644-2004

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

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Silver Viking ingot, late 9th or early 10th cent., cast with rounded ends, partially worked with hammer marks to all sides and upper and lower surfaces; 25.6mm x 11.5mm x 5.7mm; 10.62g; silver content c.88% (analysis at British Museum). Found by Mr Jason Baker at Haslingfield, Cambs., 2 Oct. 2003; declared Treasure at inquest, March 2004.

Description

Silver Viking ingot, late 9th or early 10th cent., cast with rounded ends, partially worked with hammer marks to all sides and upper and lower surfaces; 25.6mm x 11.5mm x 5.7mm; 10.62g; silver content c.88% (analysis at British Museum). Found by Mr Jason Baker at Haslingfield, Cambs., 2 Oct. 2003; declared Treasure at inquest, March 2004.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2004-10-11) by Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.644-2004
Primary reference Number: 254921
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Audit data

Created: Monday 26 October 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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