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One of three medieval German bracteates from the collection of Mr Blunt’s father, Christopher Blunt (1904-87), most of whose collection came to the Museum in 1990.: CM.17-2007

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

Maker(s)

Mint: Meissen
Ruler: Dietrich der Bedrängte (1197-1221)

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Description

Meissen, Dietrich der Bedrängte (1197-1221), AR bracteate, obv. seated figure facing, holding sword and lily-headed sceptre (Schwinkowski 411; Löbbuke 529), 0.88g, chipped. Ex W. Owston Smith 1945; ex Lord Grantley (duplicates, Glendining 17 June 1943).

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1197 - 1221

Components of the work

Object Weight 0.88 g

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.17-2007
Primary reference Number: 250379
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Created: Monday 21 September 2020 Updated: Tuesday 29 June 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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