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Unique ID: SOM-4B1C8A
Object type certainty: Certain
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An early-medieval silver penny of Eadred (946-955), horizontal rosette type 1 (HR1), minted by Oslac probably in the East Midlands (North 707). Ref: North 1994:141.
The coin was bent when found and has suffered some losses to the edge.
Notes:
Two on EMC of the same moneyer but different reverse dies (1034.0624 and 1034.0625)
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture:
Anglo-Saxon style
Date from: Circa AD 946
Date to: Circa AD 955
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.3 mm
Weight: 1.03 g
Diameter: 21.3 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt 16614
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Eadred
Mint or issue place: East Midlands
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066
Type: N 707 (Two-Line (H): HR 1)
Obverse description: Small cross pattee
Obverse inscription: + EADRED REX
Reverse description: Moneyers name in two lines with three crosses in central line between the lines of the name and a rosette above and below the name.
Reverse inscription: OSLA/C M-O
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.