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Penny: CM.924-2001

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Maker(s)

Ruler: William II (1087-1100)
State: England
Mint: Canterbury
Moneyer: Sæmær

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Notes

History note: Bt Glendinning 5.10.1987; ex Lockett 2897; ex Bliss; ex Montagu; ex Brice; ex Bergne; ex Dymock; ex Durrant.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 270 degrees
Weight: 1.39 g

Place(s) associated

  • Canterbury

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Anglo-Norman
Circa 1092 CE - 1095 CE

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.924-2001
Primary reference Number: 78589
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 February 2013 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Penny" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/78589 Accessed: 2024-12-25 05:32:46

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