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Imitations of the Helmet type are very rare, and there is currently no specimen in a public collection outside Scandinavia.: CM.750-1996

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Imitations of the Helmet type are very rare, and there is currently no specimen in a public collection outside Scandinavia.

Maker(s)

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

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Description

Sweden, temp. Olof Skötkonung (c. 980-1022), Sigtuna mint, early 11th cent., AR penny, anonymous imitation of Æthelred II, Helmet type, Exeter, moneyer Edwine (M. Dolley, in Studies in Northern Coinages of the Eleventh Century, ed. C. J. Becker (Copenhagen, 1981), p. 94, no. 6 (same dies)), 1.72g. Ex Bretell Collection (Glendining's 28.10.1970, lot 66); ex S. Simpson 1955. From Glendining's sale 10 July 1996, lot 126 (as an Anglo-Saxon coin).

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1996-07-15) by Glendining's

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 1.72 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.750-1996
Primary reference Number: 273034
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Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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