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Henry I (1100-35), silver penny, type 13, Cambridge mint, moneyer Algar Fresa, 1.27g. From Granta Coins and Antiquities, 23 Magdalene Street, Cambridge; found near Fulbourn, Cambs., August 2001. This is only the fourth known coin of Cambridge of Henry I (two of type 5 and two of type 13), and its very clear mint-signature (GRA) vindicates the tentative attribution to Cambridge of a specimen in the Conte collection, struck from the same obverse die.: CM.1807-2001

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Henry I (1100-35), silver penny, type 13, Cambridge mint, moneyer Algar Fresa, 1.27g. From Granta Coins and Antiquities, 23 Magdalene Street, Cambridge; found near Fulbourn, Cambs., August 2001. This is only the fourth known coin of Cambridge of Henry I (two of type 5 and two of type 13), and its very clear mint-signature (GRA) vindicates the tentative attribution to Cambridge of a specimen in the Conte collection, struck from the same obverse die.

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Mint: Cambridge
Ruler: Henry I (1100-35)

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Henry I (1100-35), silver penny, type 13, Cambridge mint, moneyer Algar Fresa, 1.27g. From Granta Coins and Antiquities, 23 Magdalene Street, Cambridge; found near Fulbourn, Cambs., August 2001. This is only the fourth known coin of Cambridge of Henry I (two of type 5 and two of type 13), and its very clear mint-signature (GRA) vindicates the tentative attribution to Cambridge of a specimen in the Conte collection, struck from the same obverse die.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2001-10-08) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

1100 - 1135

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 1.27 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1807-2001
Primary reference Number: 264613
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Created: Friday 13 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 14 October 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Henry I (1100-35), silver penny, type 13, Cambridge mint, moneyer Algar Fresa, 1.27g. From Granta Coins and Antiquities, 23 Magdalene Street, Cambridge; found near Fulbourn, Cambs., August 2001. This is only the fourth known coin of Cambridge of Henry I (two of type 5 and two of type 13), and its very clear mint-signature (GRA) vindicates the tentative attribution to Cambridge of a specimen in the Conte collection, struck from the same obverse die." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/264613 Accessed: 2024-11-21 21:38:03

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