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Penny: CM.1.633-1990

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edgar (959-75)
Moneyer: Heremod
Mint: Wallingford

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Notes

History note: Blunt; bought London 1960; E.F.P. Armitage; Lockett 624; Carlyon-Britton (not in sale)

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

957 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 21.7 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 1.57 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +EãDèãR REX ãNèLORVM
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +HEREMOD MONETA æELEN
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.633-1990
Primary reference Number: 217518
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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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