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Penny: CM.1972-2007

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

The coin is rather worn, but here too crosses appear short. Scrolled wing on bird.

Notes

History note: Spink 1987; ex Mack (Syll. 347), from Baldwin 20-10-60; ex Grantley (644); ex Rashleigh (29).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 11.25 mm
Image(width): 11.54 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2007-03-05) by De Wit, G.W., Prof.

Dating

710 - 735

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 0.8 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1972-2007
Primary reference Number: 181863
De Wit: 170
De Wit: 2890
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 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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