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Penny: CM.34-2000

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Sihtric II (920/1–7)
Production place: East Midlands (Possible)

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Notes

History note: Blackburn 2006, SC5. Thurcaston hoard (Blackburn 2001, 4)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2000-01-24) by Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Dating

Circa 920 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19.9 mm Die Axis 350 degrees Weight 0.89 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: IERI / D II
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +ICIãRDOI E
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.34-2000
Primary reference Number: 217062
North: 535 var
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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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