SUSS-F65EC7: Early Medieval coin: penny of Edward the Confessor

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-F65EC7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Early medieval silver penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Radiate/Small Cross type, minted by Eadwine at Dover, 1044-1046 AD, BMC i, Hild A, North 816.

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1044
Date to: AD 1046

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.01 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st August 2008

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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

Type: N 816 (Radiate - Small Cross) (Hild. A)
Obverse description: Radiate and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: EDPERD REX A
Reverse description: Small cross pattee
Reverse inscription: E[...]INE ON DOFR
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Ringmer

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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