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Penny: CM.1-1987

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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History note: Donated Grierson February 1987. bought J. Basham (finder) 1984. Found Springfield, Essex, June 1982 (Blackburn and Bonser 1984, pp. 229–31)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1987-02-02) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

Circa 680 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 11.6 mm Die Axis 220 degrees Weight 0.79 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: VE… (retrograde)
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1-1987
Primary reference Number: 216180
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Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Wednesday 17 January 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 17 January 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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