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Penny: CM.49-1955

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Cynethryth (d. after 796)
Moneyer: Eoba
Mint: Canterbury (Uncertain)

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Notes

History note: From the Brice collection Montagu collection Sotheby sale 18 Nov 1895 no. 224; from the Lockett collection Glendining sale 6-9 June 1955 no. 361.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1955-08-04) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Circa 780 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 17.7 mm Weight 1.22 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.49-1955
Primary reference Number: 216301
MEC 1: 1132
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Monday 3 July 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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