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Penny: CM.283-2023

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Harold II (1066)
Moneyer: Wulfwi(ne)

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Description

Harold II (January-October 1066), penny, Cambridge mint, moneyer Wulfwi(ne)

Notes

History note: Coin no 41 from Treasure Act 1996: 2019 T881 Early Medieval coin hoard from Braintree area, Essex (ESS‐1CFF0B).

Legal notes

Bought with the Grierson Fund from HM Government through the Treasure Act, 2023

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2023) by Grierson Fund HM Government

Dating

11th Century, Late
Production date: AD 1066

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.283-2023
Primary reference Number: 314349
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Audit data

Created: Monday 18 March 2024 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025 Last processed: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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