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French feudal, Blois, AR obol, c.940, immobilisation of Charles the Bald's GDR type, 0.60g. From the same source as the three deniers above (Moesgaard, no. 14, this coin).: CM.315-1997

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French feudal, Blois, AR obol, c.940, immobilisation of Charles the Bald's GDR type, 0.60g. From the same source as the three deniers above (Moesgaard, no. 14, this coin).

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French feudal, Blois, AR obol, c.940, immobilisation of Charles the Bald's GDR type, 0.60g. From a group sold by P. Rouillac, Vendôme, 25 Jan. 1997, lots 51-66, which derive from a 19th-century hoard from the Blois region (Moesgaard, no. 14, this coin).

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1997-03-03) by Or Gestion Numismatique (OGN)

Dating

Production date: circa AD 0940

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 0.6 g

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Accession number: CM.315-1997
Primary reference Number: 270048

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Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

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

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