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Ruler: Louis the Pious (814-840)
Carolingian imitative gold cut-half solidus, copying Louis the Pious (814-40), probably Frisian, mid-9th cent.; chisel-cut half.
History note: From Lockdales sale 75 (15 Nov 2009), lot 480; found near Mendlesham, Suffolk.
Method of acquisition: Bought (2010-01-25) by Lockdales
Object composed of gold Diameter (min) 11 mm Diameter 20.9 mm Weight 2.08 g
Accession number: CM.25-2010
Primary reference Number: 199636
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Half solidus" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/199636 Accessed: 2024-11-22 09:54:27
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