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Halfpenny: CM.992-2001

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Henry I (1100-35)
State: England
Mint: Sandwich
Moneyer: Adalbot

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Notes

History note: Bt D. Miller 1989; fd Thames Exchange 1989.

Measurements and weight

Die Axis: 270 degrees
Weight: 0.60 g

Place(s) associated

  • Sandwich

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Anglo-Norman
Circa 1107 - 1110

Note

(type notes) Sandwich: Adalbot

Materials used in production

Silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.992-2001
Primary reference Number: 78657
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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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