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Penny: CM.283-2023

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Harold II (1066)
Moneyer: Wulfwi(ne)

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Description

Harold II (January-October 1066), penny, Cambridge mint, moneyer Wulfwi(ne)

Notes

History note: Coin no 41 from Treasure Act 1996: 2019 T881 Early Medieval coin hoard from Braintree area, Essex (ESS‐1CFF0B).

Legal notes

Bought with the Grierson Fund from HM Government through the Treasure Act, 2023

Place(s) associated

  • Cambridge (Cambs.)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2023) by Grierson Fund HM Government

Dating

Production date: AD 1066

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.283-2023
Primary reference Number: 314349
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Audit data

Created: Monday 18 March 2024 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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