The Fitzwilliam Museum - Forger's stone mould, with impressions and channels for casting three coins, possibly Merovingian deniers of the 'Star of David' type, 8th cent. or for pseudo-coins for jewellery ; 4.3 x 6.0 x 3.9 cm. Analysis has confirmed that it has a very high clay content, but has not succeeded in localising the stone.: CM.43-1996

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Titles

Forger's stone mould, with impressions and channels for casting three coins, possibly Merovingian deniers of the 'Star of David' type, 8th cent. or for pseudo-coins for jewellery ; 4.3 x 6.0 x 3.9 cm. Analysis has confirmed that it has a very high clay content, but has not succeeded in localising the stone.

Entities

Coin moulds

Description

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1996-01-22) by Finn, Patrick

Components of the work

Object composed of stone

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.43-1996
Primary reference Number: 272639
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Forger's stone mould, with impressions and channels for casting three coins, possibly Merovingian deniers of the 'Star of David' type, 8th cent. or for pseudo-coins for jewellery ; 4.3 x 6.0 x 3.9 cm.  Analysis has confirmed that it has a very high clay content, but has not succeeded in localising the stone." Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/272639 Accessed: 2024-05-03 05:28:00

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