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Penny: CM.5-1987

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Cnut (1016-35)
Moneyer: Beorhtræd
Mint: London

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Categories

Notes

History note: Bought Studio Coins; bt Seaby 1986; Ryan 833

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1987-02-02) by unknown

Dating

1016 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18.4 mm Die Axis 90 degrees Weight 0.94 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 6NVT R E66X
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +BRIHTRED ON LVN
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5-1987
Primary reference Number: 217825
North: 790
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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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