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Penny: CM.2038-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Wigmund (837-54) (Struck in the name of)
Archbishops of York
Mint: York
Moneyer: Hunlaf

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Notes

History note: Spink 1973.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.96 mm
Image(width): 12.67 mm

Place(s) associated

  • York

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

837 CE - 840 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 1.24 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: VIGMVNDER cross

  • Text: + VIGMVNDER
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Pellet within circle of eight pellets + HVNLAF

  • Text: + HVNLAF
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2038-2007
Primary reference Number: 181929
De Wit: 480
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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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