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Penny: CM.1.486-1990

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edmund (939-46)
Moneyer: Afra
Mint: Derby

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Categories

Notes

History note: Blunt; NCirc Aug-Sep 1950, 2882; Manton (SO 10.2.1947 – but not apparently in sale); Carlyon-Britton 992; Marquis of Ailesbury 1

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

939 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 22.6 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 1.46 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +EãÎMVND REX (retrograde)
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: ãFRã / II DER
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.486-1990
Primary reference Number: 217329
North: 692
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 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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