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Penny: CM.610-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: John (1199-1216)
Moneyer: Abel
Mint: London

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Ex Spink Lord Stewartby Sale 2016, Part 2, Lot 559. 'Naxos' hoard.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1209 - 1217

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 18.25 mm Weight 1.39 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust, facing, crowned and holding sceptre

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

Inscription present: Voided short cross

  • Text: +ABEL.ON.LVNDE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.610-2016
Primary reference Number: 243171
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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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