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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-A00281

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 871
Date to: Circa AD 875

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.18 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 24th June 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NMWPA 2009.217.1

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Alfred the Great
Mint or issue place: Uncertain
Category: Coin of the kings of Wessex 9th-10th centuries

Type: Alfred, Lunette (First Coinage, N 625-628)
Obverse description: diademed bust, right
Obverse inscription: AELBRED – REX + [B for F]
Reverse description: moneyer’s name in three lines, in and between two lunettes, which are broken in the centres of their curves: = Tirulf monetarius]; after the F, five pellets
Reverse inscription: MON | TIRVLF | ETA
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine