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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-05C078

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1050
Date to: Circa AD 1053

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.97 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st December 2012 - Tuesday 2nd July 2013

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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

Type: Edward the Confessor, Expanding Cross (no further details)
Obverse description: Diademed bust facing left with sceptre that has a trefoil head in front
Obverse inscription: EDWER[D RE]
Reverse description: short cross voided with expanding limbs joined at the base by three circles.
Reverse inscription: EPW[…]F ON […]PE
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine