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Germany, Quedlinburg, abbey, Gertrud of Amfurt (1233-70), silver penny (bracteate), obv. bust of abbess below arch with tower, left and right of the tower bishop’s and king’s head (Höfken von Hattingsheim, Archiv für Brakteatenkunde, vol. IV, p.136.89; cf. Leipziger Münzhandlung sale 26, lot 2249), 0.69g.: CM.1798-2001

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Titles

Germany, Quedlinburg, abbey, Gertrud of Amfurt (1233-70), silver penny (bracteate), obv. bust of abbess below arch with tower, left and right of the tower bishop’s and king’s head (Höfken von Hattingsheim, Archiv für Brakteatenkunde, vol. IV, p.136.89; cf. Leipziger Münzhandlung sale 26, lot 2249), 0.69g.

Maker(s)

Mint: Quedlinburg
Ruler: Gertrud of Amfurt (1233-70)

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Description

Germany, Quedlinburg, abbey, Gertrud of Amfurt (1233-70), silver penny (bracteate), obv. bust of abbess below arch with tower, left and right of the tower bishop’s and king’s head (Höfken von Hattingsheim, Archiv für Brakteatenkunde, vol. IV, p.136.89; cf. Leipziger Münzhandlung sale 26, lot 2249), 0.69g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2001-07-16) by Leipziger Munzhandlung und Auktion Heidrun Hohn Hohn

Dating

1233 - 1270

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 0.69 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1798-2001
Primary reference Number: 264604
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Created: Friday 13 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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