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Aureus: CM.253-1996

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Anonymous
Mint: No mint

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Notes

History note: Bt Baldwin (list 19, no. 29) 1996

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 165 degrees
Image(height): 12 mm
Image(width): 14 mm
Weight: 3.44 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

829 CE - 842 CE

Materials used in production

Gold

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.253-1996
Primary reference Number: 107330
Catalogue: 685
Ordering: IS-0646
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 26 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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