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Penny: CM.1.373-1990

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward the Elder (899-924)
Moneyer: Si(ge)god
Mint: London (Uncertain)
Production place: Wessex (Possible)

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Notes

History note: Blunt; bought London 1969. Vatican hoard (i) 35.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1990) by Blunt, Christopher

Dating

899 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 23.5 mm Die Axis 180º degrees Weight 1.44 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +EADVVEARD REX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: çIèOD M / ONETA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.373-1990
Primary reference Number: 217073
North: 651
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Audit data

Created: Monday 21 July 2014 Updated: Monday 3 July 2017 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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