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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-63A9F5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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: Circa AD 997
Date to: Circa AD 1003

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 19.4 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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

Obverse description: Bare-headed bust left.
Obverse inscription: +AETHEL(RE)D REX ANGLO(R)X
Reverse description: Long voided cross with each limb terminating in three crescents.
Reverse inscription: +EAD R[ ]MΩO CÆNT
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock