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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-EA829D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: County / local importance

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 710
Date to: Circa AD 725

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 0.95 g
Diameter: 12.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st December 2015 - Thursday 31st December 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2931

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sceat
Ruler/issuer: Anonymous (early penny/sceatta)
Mint or issue place: Unknown
Category: Early Anglo-Saxon silver coin (sceatta)

Type: Series J (Type 36) (N 134)
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right with long cross pommee in front. Beaded border.
Obverse inscription: none
Reverse description: Two birds; smaller eagle above larger which has rounded feet and a cross pommee in front. Beaded border.
Reverse inscription: none
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine