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Penny: CM.1161-2001

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Stephen (1135-1154)
State: England
Mint: Southampton
Moneyer: uncertain

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Notes

History note: Bt Spink sale 64, lot 190; ex Bliss.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 90 degrees
Weight: 0.78 g

Place(s) associated

  • Southampton

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2001-04-30) by Conte, William J., Dr

Dating

Anglo-Norman
After 1135 CE - Before 1154 CE

Note

(type notes) Moneyers: Sanson, Willem.

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1161-2001
Primary reference Number: 78076
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 May 2015 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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