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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-1D6A0D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

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
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1036
Date to: Exactly AD 1036

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.94 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 16.6 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: Harthacnut
Mint or issue place: Winchester
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066

Type: N 809 (Jewel Cross [var: bust right]) (Hild. Aa)
Obverse description: diademed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: + HARDACNVT RX
Reverse description: Cross composed of four oval units at their base by two circles enclosing a pellet
Reverse inscription: +GODPINE PVDI ON WI
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock