COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-608022

Workflow status: Published

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: AD 979
Date to: AD 985

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 20.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 18th August 2003

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

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

Type: Æthelred, Hand type (no further details)
Obverse description: Diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: AETHE[LRED REX AN]G LOX.
Reverse description: Hand of providence issuing from clouds; at sides A and W, however only the A can be seen on this cut coin.
Reverse inscription: ---O PINTO.