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Penny: CM.2238-2003

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Offa (757-96)
Moneyer: Babba
Mint: Canterbury (Uncertain)

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Notes

History note: Bought D. Chick 2003 (with the aid of the National Art Collection Fund); bought Finn 1995. Found in Hertfordshire, 1995

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2003-07-14) by Chick, Derek

Dating

Circa 780 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 15.1 mm Die Axis 90 degrees Weight 1.11 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +O / FF / 0 R / EX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: B / 0 / B / 0
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2238-2003
Primary reference Number: 216295
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Audit data

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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