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Cut halfpenny: CM.570-2013

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: William I (1066-87)

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Notes

History note: From the collection of the late Dr. David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99). Found London (Thames Exchange or Vintry), 1989.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2013-10-14) by Galata Coins

Dating

1066 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18.9 mm Weight 0.46 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust facing crowned and diademed with two fillets at each side of head.

  • Text: WILLEMUS REX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Cross voided with annulet in centre; pellet between two crescents at end of each limb; pile in each angle.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.570-2013
Primary reference Number: 200386
Dup CM.570-2013
[dup]CM.570-2013

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 28 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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