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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-69980D

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 848
Date to: Circa AD 867

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 13.4 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E05779

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Styca
Ruler/issuer: Osberht of Northumbria
Mint or issue place: Northumbria
Category: Styca of Northumbria and York

Type: N 191 ('Styca' of Osberht)
Obverse description: Kings name around star
Obverse inscription: OSbVrHt REX (retrograde)
Reverse description: Moneyer name around cross
Reverse inscription: +EANVVLF (retrograde)
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine