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Penny: CM.1917-2003

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward the Confessor (1042-66)
Moneyer: Leofwine
Mint: Winchester

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Notes

History note: Bought Conte; bought Baldwin 1996

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2003-04-28) by Conte, William J., Dr

Dating

1042 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 17.9 mm Die Axis 90 degrees Weight 1.05 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: +EDæER D REX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +LEOFæINE ON æIÇ
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1917-2003
Primary reference Number: 217886
North: 816
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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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