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Ruler:
Athelred (865-71)
Moneyer:
Beornhaeh
History note: Bt John Cole (for £4,201); bt Mrs Sandy Morris (EBay 14 March 2009, for £4,201); found by her father-in-law, Mr Patrick Edward Ryan (c.1902-1982) in South Norfolk before 1982.
Method of acquisition: Given (1999-04-27) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Production date: circa AD 0870
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 20.3 mm Diameter 21.1 mm Weight 1.25 g
Inscription present: Temple
Accession number: CM.161-2009
Primary reference Number: 216836
North: 488
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Penny" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/216836 Accessed: 2024-11-22 14:01:25
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