History note: One of a collection of eighty-three Anglo-Saxon, Merovingian and Frisian silver pennies, late 7th/earlier 8th centuries. Single finds from the well-known productive site near Royston, Herts. These coins were found individually over the period 1979-late 1990s. The collection has been on deposit at the Museum since 2000.
Method of acquisition: Given (2004-10-11) by Stewart, Colin
Circa 715 -
Object composed of silver Diameter 12.8 mm Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 0.92 g
Accession number: CM.565-2004
Primary reference Number: 216238
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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