Record ID: GLO-5B25A3 - MEDIEVAL coin

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Coin

Unique ID: GLO-5B25A3

A resized image of Penny of Henry of Anjou

Silver penny from the reign of Stephen, which was minted by Henry of Anjou
Date 1141-1145
Diameter weight
Obverse: bust in profile facing right with sceptre in front
Obverse inscription: HE[...]
Reverse: quadrangle with a lis at each angle over cross fleury
Reverse inscription: [...]OE[.]RIS[.](O?)[...]
Mint: Bristol
Moneyer: uncertain
Condition: very fine

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 1.07 g
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: Stephen of England [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Bristol [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Category: Coin of Norman and Early Plantagenet England 1066-1180 [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Type: N 940 (Angevins: Henry of Anjou?) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Bust in profile facing right with sceptre in front
Obverse inscription: HE[…]
Reverse description: Quadrangle with a lis at each angle over cross fleury
Reverse inscription: [...]OE[.]RIS[.](O?)[...]
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

Region: South West
County: Gloucestershire
District: Forest Of Dean
To be known as: Tibberton

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: Sunday 4th July 2010

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr Kurt Adams - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Kurt Adams - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: 3595

References cited

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