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Penny: CM.50-1985

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Alfred the Great (AD 871-99) (Inferred)

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Notes

History note: Ashdon (Steventon End) Hoard, Essex, 1984.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1985-04-29) by Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Dating

Circa 880 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 320 degrees Weight 0.26 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: E…R
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: … / MEI…
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.50-1985
Primary reference Number: 216901
North: 475/1
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Audit data

Created: Monday 21 July 2014 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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