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Halfpenny: CM.1.359-1990

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward the Elder (899-924)
Moneyer: Beornweald
Production place: Wessex

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Notes

History note: Blunt; bought London 158; Ryan 736; Grantley 1033; Murdoch 108; Montagu 586; Shepherd 84; Murchison 248; Martin 25; Cuff 491.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

899 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 14.3 mm Die Axis 315 degrees Weight 0.63 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +EADVVEARD REX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: BIORN / VVãLD
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.359-1990
Primary reference Number: 217083
North: 650
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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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