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Penny: CM.13-1981

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Mint: Cardiff
Ruler: Stephen (1135-54)

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Description

England, silver penny of the Empress Matilda, issued at Cardiff by the moneyer Bricmer between 1139 and 1153, the period of civil war under Stephen (1135-54). From the Cardiff hoard of 1980 of 102 coins.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1981-03-09)

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.13-1981
Primary reference Number: 282644
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Audit data

Created: Monday 22 March 2021 Updated: Tuesday 14 September 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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