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Penny: CM.2001-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: King Alchred (765-74) (Struck in the name of)
Ecgberht Archbishop of York (734-66)
Mint: York

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Notes

History note: Finn 1996 (list 7, no, 52).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.71 mm
Image(width): 12.88 mm

Place(s) associated

  • York

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

765 CE - 774 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 1.01 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2001-2007
Primary reference Number: 181892
De Wit: 443
De Wit: 3902
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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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