Record ID: NLM-07BE78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver. Coin. Penny of Coenwulf of Mercia (796-821) as identified by finder, resembles Keary (1970) vol. 1 no. 77, plate 8 no. 12. Obverse description: Bust ?nimbed right with arc and pellet above. Initial cross pattee of wedges. Obverse inscription: +COENVVLF REX ?M (M with horizontal line above). Reverse description: Cross with trumpet-shaped ray between each arm. Reverse inscription: +MON+ETA+OB?+, for moneyer Oba. Diameter: 20.6mm, Weight: 1.02gms, die axis possibly 9.
Created on: Thursday 9th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 25th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Faldingworth', grid reference and parish protected.