One of three medieval German bracteates from the collection of Mr Blunts father, Christopher Blunt (1904-87), most of whose collection came to the Museum in 1990.: CM.15-2007

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One of three medieval German bracteates from the collection of Mr Blunts father, Christopher Blunt (1904-87), most of whose collection came to the Museum in 1990.

Maker(s)

Mint: Hersfeld
Ruler: John, abbot of Hersfeld (1201-13)

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Coin

Description

Hersfeld Abbey, John (1201-13), AR bracteate, obv. IOHANNES HERSFEL, seated bishop facing, holding mitre and book (Lobbuke 902; Berger Hannover 2265-7), 0.71g, chipped. Ex Lord Grantley.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-01-29) by Blunt, Simon

Dating

1201 - 1213

Components of the work

Object Weight 0.71 g

Materials used in production

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.15-2007
Primary reference Number: 250377
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Audit data

Created: Monday 21 September 2020 Updated: Tuesday 29 June 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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