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Penny: CM.512-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Richard I (1189-99) or John (1199-1216)
Moneyer: Pires
Mint: Winchester

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Ex. Lord Stewartby Sale 2016, Part 2, Lot 493

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2016-11-21) by Allen, M.R., Dr

Dating

1194 - 1204-05

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18.8 mm Weight 1.24 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned bust holding sceptre, facing

  • Text: HENRICVS REX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Voided short cross

  • Text: PIRES ON WINC
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.512-2016
Primary reference Number: 243073
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Monday 17 August 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Penny" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/243073 Accessed: 2024-03-28 17:01:47

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