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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-7D1A0E

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 1065
Date to: Circa AD 1065

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 9.88 mm
Width: 10.3 mm
Thickness: 0.83 mm
Weight: 0.37 g

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr Jo Ahmet
Identified by: Mr Jo Ahmet

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward the Confessor
Mint or issue place: Sandwich
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066

Type: N 835 (Transitional Pyramids)
Obverse description: Facing crowned bust, [bearded and holding a sceptre in the right hand and an orb in the left]
Obverse inscription: +EAD[WARD REX]
Reverse description: Short cross voided, in each angle a pyramid spring from the inner circle and terminating in a pellet
Reverse inscription: +[____MO SAN]DWI
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine