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COIN
Unique ID: DOR-5F06A9
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver early medieval penny of Aethelred II dating to the period AD 991 - 997. Voided short cross reverse type with C/R/V/X in angles. Mint of Worcester. Moneyer: Durant. Cf. North, p. 120, no. 770.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 991
Date to: Exactly AD 997
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.62 g
Diameter: 20.55 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: TD
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: Worcester
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066
Type: N 770 (Crux) (Hild. C)
Obverse description: Draped bareheaded bust facing left with sceptre in front
Obverse inscription: AETHELRED REX ANGLOX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with C/R/V/X in angles
Reverse inscription: DVRANT MO PIHR
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: East Dorset (District)
To be known as: Gussage All Saints
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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