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Penny: CM.1997-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: King Eadbehrt (738-57) (Struck in the name of)
Ecgberht Archbishop of York (734-66)
Mint: York

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Notes

History note: Finn 1995.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 13.42 mm
Image(width): 13.21 mm

Place(s) associated

  • York

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

738 CE - 757 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 90 degrees Weight 1 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1997-2007
Primary reference Number: 181888
De Wit: 439
De Wit: 3817
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 15 January 2024 Last processed: Monday 15 January 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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