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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-BDA511

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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
Date from: Circa AD 840
Date to: Circa AD 848

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.51 mm
Weight: 0.82 g
Diameter: 12.49 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 7th February 2013 - Thursday 6th February 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2306

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Styca
Ruler/issuer: Æthelred II of Northumbria
Mint or issue place: Northumbria
Category: Styca of Northumbria and York

Obverse description: cross of five pellets (Pirie motif 3)
Obverse inscription: + EƉFLRED REX
Reverse description: cross of five pellets (Pirie motif 3)
Reverse inscription: + FORDRED
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair