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One of two Carolingian deniers found in Spain:: CM.2175-1997

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

One of two Carolingian deniers found in Spain:

Maker(s)

Mint: Mayenne
Ruler: Charles the Bald (840-77)

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Description

Charles the Bald (840-77), AR denier, GDR type, Mayenne, rev. +MEDENASVITCVSI (MG 904; Prou 419), 1.72 g, pierced. This is perhaps only the third known specimen from this mint, the others being one in the Paris collection and one ex Mayer (269).

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1997-06-09) by Dr and Mrs Marcus Philips

Dating

840 - 877

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 1.72 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2175-1997
Primary reference Number: 271794
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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