COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-FB1F46

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture:
Date from: AD 1044
Date to: AD 1046

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 2
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.4 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward the Confessor
Mint or issue place: Lincoln
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066

Obverse description: Draped bust to edge of coin facing left; would be wearing radiate crown but that half of the coin is missing. Inscription around.
Obverse inscription: [EDWER]D REX
Reverse description: Very small central cross pattee with solid inner border and inscription around, beaded outer border.
Reverse inscription: [...] ON LI/[N]COL[NE]