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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-F224B6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1036
Date to: Circa AD 1038

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 7th March 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Harold Harefoot
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066

Type: N 802 var (Harold I Jewel Cross: single band to diadem)
Obverse description: Single-diademed bust left.
Obverse inscription: HAROLD REX
Reverse description: Cross composed of four ovals united at their bases by two circles enclosing a pellet.
Reverse inscription: BRIHTRED ON CEN
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock