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Penny: CM.1.602-1990

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edgar (959-75)
Moneyer: Ælfstan

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Notes

History note: Blunt; bought 1952; Argyll; Carlyon-Britton 1032

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

957 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 21.8 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 1.26 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +EãDèãR REX (M in field)
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: ELFçTã / N MO3
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.602-1990
Primary reference Number: 217485
North: 744
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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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