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The coin has been mounted with a hinged pin (partly surviving) and catch-plate arranged to display the ornate cross motif of the Rev, which has been gilded. The gilding appears to extend over the head of one of the rivets, indicating that the coin was gilded after the brooch was made. The adaptation of coins in this way is a feature of the later 11th and early 12th century.: CM.18-1999

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The coin has been mounted with a hinged pin (partly surviving) and catch-plate arranged to display the ornate cross motif of the Rev, which has been gilded. The gilding appears to extend over the head of one of the rivets, indicating that the coin was gilded after the brooch was made. The adaptation of coins in this way is a feature of the later 11th and early 12th century.

Maker(s)

Mint: Winchester
Ruler: William I (1066-87)

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Description

Silver-gilt brooch, formed from a contemporary penny of William I (1066-87), Two Sceptres type (BMC 4), Winchester, Godwine (same dies as SCBI 12, 76), 1.43g, chipped; with part of silver hinge for pin attached by two silver rivets, and silver rivet and hole for second to mount the missing catch-plate.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1999-01-18) by London, John, B.

Components of the work

Object composed of silver-gilt Weight 1.43 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.18-1999
Primary reference Number: 267116
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Created: Friday 13 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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