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One of 42 silver coins from two or more Scandinavian hoards of the 10th and 11th centuries. These came from the collection of James Curle (d.1944) of Melrose, Roxburghshire, and were part of lot 158 at Glendinings, 19 July 2000. The dirhems (nos. 2-41), which are heavily cut and tested, are likely to come from a 10th-century hoard, while the European coins, of which there were rather more in the lot, clearly came from a different hoard, deposited in the mid-11th century.: CM.764-2000

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One of 42 silver coins from two or more Scandinavian hoards of the 10th and 11th centuries. These came from the collection of James Curle (d.1944) of Melrose, Roxburghshire, and were part of lot 158 at Glendinings, 19 July 2000. The dirhems (nos. 2-41), which are heavily cut and tested, are likely to come from a 10th-century hoard, while the European coins, of which there were rather more in the lot, clearly came from a different hoard, deposited in the mid-11th century.

Maker(s)

Mint: Sigtuna
Ruler: Olof Skötkonung (c. 980-1022)

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Description

Sweden, temp. Olof Skötkonung (c.995-1022), Sigtuna, Long Cross type, silver quarter (broken) of a square penny (dies not in Malmer), 1.10g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2000-10-09) by Phillips, Dr Marcus and Mrs Susan.

Dating

Circa 995 - Circa 1022

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 1.1 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.764-2000
Primary reference Number: 266394
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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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