COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-D1AC76

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

This coin was found not far from SWYOR-3074C3 but they have been assessed by the PAS NFA for Medieval coins and are considered not to meet the requirements of the 1996 Treasure Act, and so are not counted as a hoard.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 991
Date to: Circa AD 997

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.84 mm
Weight: 1.43 g
Diameter: 20.93 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st July 2013 - Wednesday 31st July 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2139

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Æthelred the Unready
Mint or issue place: York
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066

Type: N 770 (Crux) (Hild. C)
Obverse description: Bust left, draped, sceptre in front
Obverse inscription: +EDELRED REX AN(GLOX)
Reverse description: Voided short cross with pellet at centre; CRVX in angles.
Reverse inscription: +PVLSI M-O EOFR•C
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine