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Lead seal: CM.5.3165-1933

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Ruler: Baldwin I (1100-18)

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Notes

History note: Ex Spink, March 1890

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

12th Century, Early
1100 - 1118

Components of the work

Object composed of lead Diameter 45.1 mm Weight 65.84 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5.3165-1933
Primary reference Number: 225540

Audit data

Created: Friday 21 September 2018 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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