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Medieval: CM.1395-1911

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Æthelred II (AD 978–1016) (Struck in the name of)
Farman
Mint: Dublin

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Ex Jenkinson (gift), 4.4.1911.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1911-04-04) by Jenkinson, Francis, Mrs

Dating

Circa 995 -

Note

XRF test 2012: 64.6% Ag; 0.45% Au; 2.41% Cu; 0.12% Zn.

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19.2 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 1.5 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: legend around bust left.

  • Text: +Ä5ELRÄD REX 0ÑO
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: legend in angles of and broken by long double cross w. omega-shaped terminals.

  • Text: +FÄ REMI N MÖ DyFLI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1395-1911
Primary reference Number: 218186
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 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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