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Halfpenny: CM.46-1991

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Mint: Norwich
Ruler: Henry I (1100-35)

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Description

England, Henry I (1100-35), silver round halfpenny, Norwich mint, moneyer Thot. Fragmentary, broken and repaired, 0.56g. Bought from the finder, Martin Fry, 1990; found at Hempnall, Norfolk, November 1989 (findspot recorded on the Norfolk Sites and Monuments Record). Published M. Blackburn and A. Rogerson, 'A Fifth Round Halfpenny of Henry I found at Hempnall, Norfolk', in Numismatic Circular 98 (1990), pp.198-9.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1991-03-04) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1108

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 0.56 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.46-1991
Primary reference Number: 281170
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 25 February 2021 Updated: Tuesday 7 September 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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