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One of eight French coins of the late 9th or 10th century; nos. 125-130 are from the so-called 'Loiret' hoard, c. 1970 (dep. c. 940):: CM.131-1995

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One of eight French coins of the late 9th or 10th century; nos. 125-130 are from the so-called 'Loiret' hoard, c. 1970 (dep. c. 940):

Maker(s)

Mint: Tonnerre

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Description

France, Tonnerre, anonymous issue, silver denier, c. 940 (Crinon, BSFN 1993, p. 484, fig. 5), 1.25g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1995-01-23) by Or Gestion Numismatique (OGN)

Dating

Production date: circa AD 0940

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 1.25 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.131-1995
Primary reference Number: 273720

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Created: Thursday 19 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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