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Penny: CM.878-2001

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Maker(s)

Ruler: William I (1066-87)
State: England
Mint: Lewes
Moneyer: Wynræd

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Notes

History note: Ex Sussex Mint sale 169.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 90 degrees
Weight: 1.37 g

Place(s) associated

  • Lewes

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Anglo-Norman
Circa 1083 - 1086

Note

(type notes) One die omits the inner circle on the obverse (LONDON). Coins of DEVITVN (? St Davids) mint are of crude workmanship and sometimes have retrograde legends

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.878-2001
Primary reference Number: 78543
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 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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