Ruler:
Alfred the Great (AD 871-99)
Production place:
United Kingdom
Mint:
London
Imitation of Alred, London, monogram penny for Wembley Exhibition 1924
History note: Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99) formed this systematic reference collection of toy money, which he used as the basis of his detailed catalogue (Toy Coins, 1990), now the standard work on this series. Many of the items in the collection are illustrated in his book.
Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Galata Coins
Production date: AD 1924
Object composed of white metal Diameter 20.3 mm
Inscription present: London monogram between lines of inscription, trefoils above and below and cross of wedges either side
Accession number: CM.2801-2003
Primary reference Number: 218263
Rogers: 1032
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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