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Grand blanc: CM.PG.20120-2006

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: John V (1399-1442)
Mint: Rennes

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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.

Dating

1399 -

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Diameter 25.60 mm Weight 1.77 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: three ermine below crown

  • Text: IOhAnHES.BRITONV.DVXR
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: cross

  • Text: SITNOMEDNIBENEDICTV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.PG.20120-2006
Primary reference Number: 223349
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 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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