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Pfennig: CM.575-2017

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Henry III (1039-56)
Mint: Duisburg

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2017-11-20) by A. Hossfeld Münzen und Medaillenhandlung

Dating

Circa 1039 - Circa 1056

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 1.27 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned, sceptred bust facing.

  • Text: [+]HENRICVS R[EX]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: DI/VS/BV/RG
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Voided cross; inscription in each quadrant.

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.575-2017
Primary reference Number: 241737
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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