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Cut half penny: CM.1.760-1990

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Harold II (1066)
Mint: London

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Notes

History note: Blunt; Glendining 13.10.1960, 461

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1066

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19.3 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 0.59 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: …OLD REX ãN
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: +…LVNDI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1.760-1990
Primary reference Number: 218091
North: 836
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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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