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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-D9B3C3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture: Anglo-Saxon style
Date from: Circa AD 1036
Date to: Circa AD 1038

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.87 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st June 2010 - Tuesday 7th September 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1215

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Harold Harefoot
Mint or issue place: York
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066

Type: N 802 (Harold I Jewel Cross)
Obverse description: Draped bust left with single banded diadem
Obverse inscription: +HAR[O]LD RECX
Reverse description: Cross composed of four ovals around two circles enclosing a pellets.
Reverse inscription: +PIÐERP[INN]E ON EO:
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine