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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-BAB457

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: AD 991
Date to: Circa AD 997

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.84 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 20.99 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 3rd December 2007

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Æthelred the Unready
Mint or issue place: Winchester
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066

Type: N 770 (Crux) (Hild. C)
Obverse description: Bust left holding a sceptre in front.
Obverse inscription: +ÆÐELRE[D]REXANGLORX
Reverse description: Voided short cross.
Reverse inscription: +BYRHTMÆRM-O[P]IN
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine