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Penny: CM.817-2001

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Maker(s)

Ruler: William I (1066-87)
State: England
Mint: Thetford
Moneyer: God(a)

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Notes

History note: Ex Spink sale 90, lot 298.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 90 degrees
Weight: 1.12 g

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Anglo-Norman
Circa 1068 - 1070

Note

(type notes) One variety has an inner circle on the obverse (IPSWICH). For coin with obverse of Edward the Confessor "Pyramids" type and reverse similar to N 842, cf. N 834.

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.817-2001
Primary reference Number: 78482

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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