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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-5A965A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver last small cross penny of Aethelred II of the last small cross type and was minted in London, date is 997-c.1003. The coin reveals some undulation in section due to plough damage?

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture: Anglo-Saxon style
Date from: Circa AD 997
Date to: Circa AD 1003

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.64 mm
Weight: 1.18 g
Diameter: 19.16 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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

Type: N 777 (Last Small Cross) (Hild. A)
Obverse inscription: +ÆÐELRÆDREXANGLO
Reverse inscription: EADPINEMΩONLVND
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: South Cave

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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