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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-4623EB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1017
Date to: Circa AD 1023

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.97 g
Diameter: 20 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Cnut the Great
Mint or issue place: Lincoln
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066

Type: Cnut, Quatrefoil (N 781-6) (Hild. E)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left, within quatrefoil.
Obverse inscription: +CNVT REX ANGLORVM
Reverse description: Long cross voided on quatrefoil; each limb terminates in three crescents, pellets at apex of cusps.
Reverse inscription: +LE/OFN/EMO/LINC (NC ligated)
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine