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Halfpenny: CM.492-2006

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Olaf Guthfrithsson (939–41)

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Description

Viking kings of York, Anlaf Guthfrithsson (939-941) or Anlaf Sihtricsson (941-944/5), round halfpenny, Derby mint, 940-942, obv. +ANLAF CV....NCo (double struck), small cross; rev. struck from an old rusty die of the Scandinavian York, c.920, +EARICE CIT (‘city of York’), Carolus Monogram, from either a late Swordless St Peter issue or the first Bust-Monogram type of Ragnald I (919-21) (unique, unpublished), 0.68g. Bought from the finder, Thomas P. Edwards; found on the bank of the River Dee near Neston, Cheshire, December 2005.

Notes

History note: Bought T. P. Edwards (finder). Found on banks of River Dee, nr Neston, Cheshire, Dec 2005 (EMC 2006.0377)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2006-06-12) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

939 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18 mm Die Axis 225 degrees Weight 0.68 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +ãNàãF CV…N6O
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +E0RICE C…
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.492-2006
Primary reference Number: 217051

Audit data

Created: Monday 21 July 2014 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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