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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-BDDE26

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1065
Date to: AD 1066

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th April 2009

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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: Tamworth
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066

Type: N 831 (Pyramids) (Hild. I)
Obverse description: Bust right, bearded and crowned; in front, a sceptre.
Obverse inscription: EDPARD RX
Reverse description: Short cross voided in each angle, a pyramid springing from the inner circle and terminating in a pellet.
Reverse inscription: COLLING ON TANPV
Initial mark: Cross pattee (reverse)
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine