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Obole: CM.35-1990

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Henry II (1154-89)
Mint: Aquitaine

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Notes

History note: Purchased at Spink Coin Auction 77 (21--06-1990) (Lot 8)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1990-07-23) by Spink and Son Ltd

Dating

1154 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 12.8 mm Diameter 14.2 mm Weight 0.419 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.35-1990
Primary reference Number: 220747
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Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Friday 8 January 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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