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Penny: CM.1921-2003

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward the Confessor (1042-66)
Moneyer: Godwine
Mint: Bedford

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Bought Conte 2003; Baldwin (18), 12.10.1998, 1745; Norweb 1268 (SCBI 30, 622); Bagshawe; Lockett 2821; Reynolds 72

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2003-04-23) by Conte, William J., Dr

Dating

1042 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19.8 mm Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 1.33 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: EADæRD REX ãNLORV
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +èODæI¯ ON BEDEFO
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1921-2003
Primary reference Number: 217992
North: 827
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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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