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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-426507

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture: Anglo-Saxon style
Date from: Circa AD 844
Date to: Circa AD 847

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.04 g
Diameter: 20.18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2003 - Wednesday 31st December 2003

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: B13-355

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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

Type: N 602 (Æthelwulf, Non-Portrait, Rochester)
Obverse description: Cross pattee over cross pattee saltire
Obverse inscription: AEDELVVLF REX
Reverse description: large A with curved finials
Reverse inscription: MONETA PILHEAH (NE and HE ligated)
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine