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One of eleven medieval coins: CM.305-1997

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One of eleven medieval coins

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French feudal, Blois, AR denier, c.940, immobilisation of Charles the Bald's GDR type, 1.37g. From a group sold by P. Rouillac, Vendôme, 25 Jan. 1997, lots 51-66, which derive from a 19th-century hoard from the Blois region (Moesgaard, no. 4, this coin), 1.39g.

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1997-03-03) by Dr and Mrs Marcus Philips

Dating

Production date: circa AD 0940

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 1.39 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.305-1997
Primary reference Number: 270038
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Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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