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Penny: CM.161-2009

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 32 (Rothschild)

Maker(s)

Ruler: Athelred (865-71)
Moneyer: Beornhaeh

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Notes

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.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1999-04-27) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: circa AD 0870

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 20.3 mm Diameter 21.1 mm Weight 1.25 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Temple

  • Text: E?EL··REDE RE:
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +MEORNAE M
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.161-2009
Primary reference Number: 216836
North: 488
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Audit data

Created: Monday 21 July 2014 Updated: Thursday 10 December 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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