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Penny: CM.48-1955

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Offa (757-96)
Ealhmund (Moneyer)
Mint: London (Uncertain)

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Notes

History note: Lockett 348; Carlyon-Britton 272; Montagu 192; Brice (cited in Fitzwilliam Museum MS); Southeby 11.8.1879, lot 327) Found Stilton, Huntingdonshire (EMC 1986.9123)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1955-08-04) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Circa 780 CE - Circa 793 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 16.9 mm Die Axis 90� degrees Weight 1.19 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +OFF` REX+
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: �LH / MUN / �
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.48-1955
Primary reference Number: 199559
Chick: 37f
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Audit data

Created: Monday 21 July 2014 Updated: Wednesday 1 October 2014 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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