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Farthing: CM.580-2017

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward I (1272-1307)
Mint: London

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Notes

History note: Ex Baldwin's Auction 7, 21.06.2017, lot 485

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2017-11-20) by Baldwin's

Dating

1279 - 1280

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 12.6 mm Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 0.38 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned head facing.

  • Text: +EDWARDVS REX
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: LO?/DO?/IEN/SIS
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Long cross; three pellets in each quadrant.

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.580-2017
Primary reference Number: 241742
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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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