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Unique ID: SUSS-6C9295
Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval silver penny of Stephen (1135-1154), Southern Group BMC i varient ANT type, mint probably Southampton, moneyer Sanson, 1135-1154 AD, North 905
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1135
Date to: Circa AD 1154
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.09 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 26th February 2010
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Stephen of England
Mint or issue place: Southampton, Test
Category: Coin of Norman and Early Plantagenet England 1066-1180
Type: StephenSouthern Gp BMC i var. ANT type (N 905)
Obverse description: Crowned and draped bust facing right holding fleur headed sceptre out to right and with row of annulets at neck
Obverse inscription: xSTEFN[... RE]X
Reverse description: Short voided cross moline with a fleur in each angle and annulets at the centre of the cross and the end of each limb
Reverse inscription: [S]ANSON(I) ON AN
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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