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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-F19622
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Northumbrian Styca possibly in the name of Eanred (808-840), possibly an irregular issue, and, if so, possibly related to the accession of Osbehrt c.850 (Pirie, E. 1991, 'The Northumbrian Coins: single finds and the purse hoard', in Armstrong et al. 1991, Excavations at Lurk Lane Beverley 1979-82, Sheffield Excavation Reports 1, J. Collis, Sheffield, pages 164-167).
Obverse description: Off-centre pellet, large initial cross probably with triangular base.
Obverse inscription: +EAN[R]E
Reverse description: Central cross pattee with narrow arms, possible small initial cross.
Reverse inscription: +.OSBERCHT, some letters possibly inverted
Diameter: 11.9mm, Weight: 1.05gms, die axis: probably 9
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 850
Date to: Exactly AD 850
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.05 g
Diameter: 11.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 26th September 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM27131a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Styca
Ruler/issuer: Osberht of Northumbria
Mint or issue place: Northumbria
Category: Styca of Northumbria and York
Type: N 191 ('Styca' of Osberht)
Obverse description: Off-centre pellet, large initial cross probably with triangular base
Obverse inscription: +EAN[R]E
Reverse description: Central cross pattee with narrow arms, possible small initial cross.
Reverse inscription: +.OSBERCHT
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Preston
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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