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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-FBEDDA
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Penny of Edward the Martyr (975-978), Lincoln mint issue of the moneyer Grind, as kindly identified from photographs by Peter Spencer, at the behest of the finder. Peter describes this coin as 'very rare'.
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust left. Initial cross pattee.
Obverse inscription: +AEDVV[A]RD [?REX].ANGL
Reverse description: Small central cross pattee.
Reverse inscription: +GRIND M-O LINDCOL, citing Peter Spencer's reading.
Diameter: 20.1mm, Weight: 1.18gms, die axis: 2
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
Ascribed Culture:
Anglo-Saxon style
Date from: Exactly AD 975
Date to: Exactly AD 978
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.18 g
Diameter: 20.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 24th June 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM25880a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward the Martyr
Mint or issue place: Lincoln
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066
Type: N 763 (Edward Martyr's Small Cross)
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust left
Obverse inscription: +AEDVV[A]RD [?REX].ANGL
Reverse description: Small central cross pattee
Reverse inscription: +GRIND M-O LINDCOL
Initial mark: cross pattee.
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Swinhope
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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