LIN-930601: Silver penny of Edward the Confessor

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Unique ID: LIN-930601

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An early medieval chipped silver penny of Edward the Confessor of the 'expanding cross' type, mint of Stamford, struck between 1050 and 1053 by the moneyer Faegrim. The obverse has a left facing bust with sceptre and the legend EDW [---] REX, the reverse has a short expanded cross with two central annulets with pellet centre and the legend F[AE]GRIM ON STA[MFORD]. The coin corresponds with North number 820-4.

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
Date from: Exactly AD 1050
Date to: Exactly AD 1053

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.32 g
Diameter: 20.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 11th August 2027

Rally details.

This object was found at Central Searchers, Alford, Lincs

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 554

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

Type: Edward the Confessor, Expanding Cross (no further details)
Obverse description: Bust left with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: EDW [---] REX
Reverse description: Expanded short cross with two annulets and pellet in the centre.
Reverse inscription: F[AE]GRIM ON STA[MFORD]
Initial mark:

Cross pattee

Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Alford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF4476
Four figure Latitude: 53.261461
Four figure longitude: 0.157404
1:25K map: TF4476
1:10K map: TF47NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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