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Penny: CM.1242-2001

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Various (1180-1247)
State: England
Mint: London
Moneyer: Willelm

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Notes

History note: Ex J.P. Mass; ex Wainfleet hd.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 110 degrees
Weight: 1.45 g

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2001-04-30) by Conte, William J., Dr

Dating

Plantagenet
Production date: AD 1180

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1242-2001
Primary reference Number: 78157
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 30 June 2016 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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