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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-B9EBDD

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
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1024
Date to: Circa AD 1030

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 18.17 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: Cnut the Great
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066

Type: N 787 (Pointed Helmet) (Hild. G)
Obverse description: A bust facing left wearing a pointed hat and sceptre in front
Obverse inscription: CNVT / [R]EX ANL
Reverse description: A voided long cross with a pellet in the centre, in each quarter a broken annulet with a pellet within.
Reverse inscription: PYNSTAN ON LVND
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine