COIN

Unique ID: GLO-E75EC8

Silver penny of William I
Type IV Two Sceptre
Date 1073-76
Diameter 19mm
Obverse: crowned bust facing forward with a sceptre either side
Obverse inscription: PILLEN REX ANGLO
Reverse: cross fleury with annulet in centre over cross saltaire botonne
Reverse inscription:
Moneyer:
Mint:

Notes:

This record was made from an emailed image.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Post AD 1073
Date to: Ante AD 1076

Dimensions and weight

Diameter: 19 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: William the Conqueror [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Category: Coin of Norman and Early Plantagenet England 1066-1180 [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Type: William I BMC iv (N 844) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forward with a sceptre either side
Obverse inscription: PILLEN REX ANGLO
Reverse description: Cross fleury with annulet in centre over cross saltaire botonne
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]

Coin references

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Spatial data

Region: South West
County: Gloucestershire
District: Stroud
Parish: Alkington

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: ST6998
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From finder
Grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Saturday 8th May 2010

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Mr Kurt Adams - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Kurt Adams - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: 3367

References cited

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    Created: Thursday 27th May 2010
    Updated: Wednesday 30th June 2010

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