Ruler:
Æthelred II (AD 978–1016)
(Struck in the name of)
Moneyer:
Fastolfr
Mint:
Dublin
History note: Ex Blunt coll.; ex Owston Smith 1949; ex Grantley.
Method of acquisition: Given (1990) by Blunt, Christopher
990 -
XRF test 2012: 93.3% Ag; 0.45% Au; 2.90% Cu; 0.02% Zn.
Object composed of silver Diameter 20.7 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 1.59 g
Inscription present: legend (blundered name of Æthelred II) around inner circle containing bust left with sceptre.
Inscription present: legend (with Dublin mint-signature) around inner circle containing short double cross with letters 6 R V X in quarters.
Accession number: CM.1.789-1990
Primary reference Number: 218179
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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