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Hacksilver fragment: CM.589-2010

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

A fragment of a decorative band of silver. It has parallel side and the upped surface is decorated. It has been broken at either end. The deocration is lines parallel to the edges with a geometric centre.

Notes

History note: Donated by Paul Slack

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2010-07-12) by Slack, Paul

Dating

Early Medieval
700 - 999

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 0.25 g
Whole Object Height 0.5 mm Length 10.9 mm Width 6.2 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.589-2010
Primary reference Number: 183704
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021 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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