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Unique ID: SF-D24A95
Object type certainty: Certain
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A fragment of a silver Early Medieval penny of Cnut (AD 1016-1035), Helmeted Type, dating to AD 1024-1030. Mint of Thetford, Brunstan moneyer. Cf North 787.
Notes:
Moneyer could also be Wineman PINEAN ÐEOD ?
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1024
Date to: Circa AD 1030
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.86 mm
Weight: 0.44 g
Diameter: 15.11 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Cnut the Great
Mint or issue place: Thetford
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066
Type: N 787 (Pointed Helmet) (Hild. G)
Obverse description: Unclear pointed helmeted left.
Obverse inscription: CNVT [REX] A
Reverse description: Short voided cross with dot in circle in angles.
Reverse inscription: [BRVNSTA]NOND[EO]
Initial mark: +
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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