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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-9D1213

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture: Anglo-Saxon style
Date from: Circa AD 695
Date to: Circa AD 700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.11 g
Diameter: 11.63 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: B13-302

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sceat
Ruler/issuer: Anonymous (early penny/sceatta)
Mint or issue place: Unknown
Category: Early Anglo-Saxon silver coin (sceatta)

Type: Series BIa (Type 27b) (N 126) [double row of pellets in diadem]
Obverse description: Diademed bust with diadem composed of double row of pellets, facing right
Obverse inscription: [ ]AINTAV[ ] (from 9 o'clock to 2 o'clock; A unbarred)
Reverse description: Bird on cross with legend around. Annulet at each end of horizontal arm.
Reverse inscription: ATVIIooo (from 2 o'clock to 8 o'clock; A unbarred)
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine