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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-DE9A54

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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 1003
Date to: Circa AD 1009

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 18.3 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: Æthelred the Unready
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066

Type: N 775 (Helmet) (Hild. E)
Obverse description: Bust left in armour and radiate helmet.
Obverse inscription: '+ÆDELRÆD REX ANGL
Reverse description: Long cross voided, each limb terminating in three crescents, over square with a trefoil at each point.
Reverse inscription: +LEOFSTANM-OLVND
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine