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Shilling: CM.32-1982

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An Anglo-Saxon gold shilling ('thrymsa') of Wuneetton type (Witmen derivitive), ca. AD 650. Sutherland, Anglo-Saxon Gold Coinage, nos, 72-4: Stewart, Anglo-Saxon Gold Coins, p.163 no.A97 (this coin). From Sotheby auction 22 July 1982 lot 212,

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1982-07-19)

Dating

Production date: circa AD 0650

Components of the work

Object composed of gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.32-1982
Primary reference Number: 283083
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Created: Thursday 25 March 2021 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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