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Blanc a la couronne: CM.PG.20069-2006

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Charles VIII (1483-1498)

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Notes

History note: Found in Grierson's rooms

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2006-11-20) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Diameter 26.40 mm Weight 1.93 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: shield of France, three crowns in field

  • Text: KAROLVS:FRANCORVM:REX:L:T:
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: cross, lis in 1 and 4, crowns in 2 and 3

  • Text: SIT:NOME:DNI:BENEDICTV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.20069-2006
Primary reference Number: 223301
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 29 August 2018 Updated: Wednesday 29 August 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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