COIN

Unique ID: BERK-A53085

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

This is one of two Edward the Confessor coins found within six foot of each other "In the same ploughline". The other coin is recorded as BERK-B859A7. As these two coins are of silver, date to the same period and were found within close proximity it is likely that they represent a purse-drop. Therefore they may be considered to be from the same episode of deposition and as such would qualify as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: West Berkshire Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to museum after being declared Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2011T333

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1053
Date to: Circa AD 1056

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.86 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 20.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st April 2011 - Saturday 30th April 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2011.006
Treasure case number: 2011T333

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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

Type: N 825 (Pointed Helmet) (Hild. F)
Obverse description: Bearded bust right, wearing pointed helmet and holding a sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: EDPER[D R]EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross terminating with three crescents on each arm, annulet in the centre. Possibly three or four pellets at the end of the reverse legend?
Reverse inscription: ÆDLMA[N] (ON BED)EF
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine