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Penny: CM.608-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Henry II (1154-1189)
Moneyer: Henri
Mint: Bury St. Edmunds

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Ex Spink Lord Stewartby Sale 2016, Part 2, Lot 435. Ex E. J. Harris 12.06.1992.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2016-11-21) by Spink

Dating

1165 - 1168

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18.9 mm Weight 1.48 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust, facing, crowned and holding sceptre

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

Inscription present: Cross-and-crosslets

  • Text: +HENRI ON S: EDMV
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.608-2016
Primary reference Number: 243169
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

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