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Penny: CM.1.143-1990

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

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

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Notes

History note: Bought London 1957. Found Udine, Italy (Blunt 1986, p.164)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1990) by Blunt, Christopher

Dating

Circa 760 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 17.5 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 1.17 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Ö / F / r / Ó
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: ñ / Ö / B / `
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.143-1990
Primary reference Number: 216297
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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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