PENDANT

Unique ID: LEIC-D22E31

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

Coin pendants are unusual finds in this period, more normally associated with the Early Anglo-Saxon period of the 6rg-7th centuries, and conversion of coins in 11th-century England tends to take the form of coin badges where attachments are added to the obverse and the reverse is gilded to display the cross. The orientation of the obverse on this pendant would suggest the same is true here, with the reverse cross upright but the obverse not.

The date of conversion to a pendant is hard to date, and is possibly created after Edward's death and worn by a supporter; a subdued saint's cult existed shortly after the Norman conquest. It may be slightly later and created after Edward was made a saint in 1161. He remained a national a saint until the adoption of St George c.1350. However, given the lack of obvious intent to display the obverse, it may be best placed within the more widespread conversion of coins into religious symbols in 11th-century England either side of the Norman Conquest.

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance

Class: coin

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2017T739

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1048
Date to: Circa AD 1050

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18 mm
Width: 14 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 14 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 16th August 2017

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2017T739

Materials and construction

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