Discover Exeter's Alfred the Great penny
More information

An online talk with RAMM curator Tom Cadbury

In May 2025 RAMM purchased a 1,130 year old Saxon silver penny dating to the reign of King Alfred the Great. It’s only a small coin, about the size of a modern 20p, but it is hugely important to the history of Exeter. Not only is it the first coin to be made in Exeter but, in many ways, it marks the start of modern Exeter.

In this online talk, RAMM’s Assistant Curator Tom Cadbury will tease out the stories behind the object – how this coin was made, why it was so important to Exeter’s existence, how it came to be re-discovered and how, after a 150 year chase, it finally came back to Exeter.

Ticket holders will be sent a link for the talk in advance.

If for any reason you are unable to join us on the day please purchase a ticket and email [email protected], who will be able to send you a recording of the talk after the event.

Information about accessibility is available on our Access page.

View Attraction

Other Upcoming Events

a stylised cartoon illustration of a woman making a ceramic vase
07
Mar

Grayson Perry-inspired ceramic vase workshop with artist Scotty Gillespie

Inspired by Grayson Perry’s bold, story-rich ceramics in our current exhibition Grayson Perry: Aspects of Myself, and guided by artist Scotty Gillespie,…

View Event
People DJing with abstract lighting and reflections
19
Mar

Exeter College DJ Night at RAMM

Join live DJs from Exeter College for a high-energy night of Jungle, DNB, Garage and Dubstep. Experience the music up-close…

View Event