COIN

Unique ID: NMS-EEB7F3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

Coins of Beornwulf are very rare finds, this one of only six to be recorded to date by the PAS. This coin appears to be die-linked to Naismith E22.1b.

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional 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
Date from: Circa AD 823
Date to: Circa AD 825

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th December 2016 - Wednesday 7th December 2016

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 61747
Other reference: IND07122016JS

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Beornwulf of Mercia
Mint or issue place: East Anglia
Category: Coin of the kings of Mercia 8th-9th centuries

Type: N 396 (Be. 5)
Obverse description: Right-facing devolved bust within plain inner circle; shoulders/drapery break inscription.
Obverse inscription: BEORVVLF RE
Reverse description: Moneyer's name in two lines; between two lines, each end joined by an 'm' shape, enclosing +.+
Reverse inscription: EAD/GAR (A upside-down)
Degree of wear: Worn: fine