Record ID: SUSS-555A5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of an early medieval silver penny of Offa of Mercia (757-796), 'substantive light coinage' dating c. 784/5-92/3, moneyer: Ibba, mint: London, floriate cross with lozenge centre reverse containing cross and pellets, with moneyer's name in angles (North 301, Chick 54-6). Ref: North 1994: 87-8; Chick 2010: plate 8-9, nos 54a-56d (the location of the bust relative to the reverse cross and inscription may suggest the coin belongs to Chick 54 but this remains uncertain); Naismith 2017: p.134, table 9; cf. Naismith 2016: plate 4, no: 81.  Measuremen…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-8B78C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver early penny (aka sceat), Secondary Phase Series L (type 16; Naismith Series KLa), dating to c.AD 730-50, struck in south-east England. Refs: Gannon 2013: p. 119-20, pl. 23 nos 535-7 (esp. 537 for obverse, 536 for reverse); Naismith 2017: table 4, pl. 14 nos 417-9. Obverse: Diademed, draped bust right, braided hair, wreath ties at back of head unknotted, with a vegetation motif in a figure-of-eight shape and pellets (representing berries) before.  Reverse: Barrel chested, long armed figure facing, wearing plain robe flared at the waist, and holding a…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: NCL-570AF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment (approximately one third) of a silver penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-66), 'Expanding Cross', light coinage (North 822), moneyer: Authgrimr (Othgrim; OÐGRIM), mint: Lincoln. Ref: North 1994: 180. The damage to the coin appears to have occurred post deposition as the breaks are not as clean as might be expected from a deliberate cut.
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: SF-7A5E82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver sceat, Primary Series Z, Type 66, dating to circa AD 680-720 (N 145). Obverse: bust facing with long hair, moustache and beard within an inner circle. Reverse: beast with long legs right, head down and tail. Ref: Abramson 2006, pg 75: Z220; North 1980: 42. The coin is recorded on EMC under 2023.0220.
Created on: Friday 18th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-1414A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver cut halfpenny of Edward the Confessor (1042-66), 'radiate/small cross' type dating to c.1044-46, moneyer: Brihtmaer (Beorhtmær), mint: Winchester. Ref: North 1994: 179. Diameter: 17.74 mm; Thickness: 0.78 mm; Weight: 0.48g
Created on: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: WILT-01F837
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver penny of Offa of Mercia (757-96), Light Coinage (dating to c.AD780-92/3), non-portrait type, mint: London, moneyer: Ealhmund (North 282; Chick 39var). Refs: North 1994: 85; Chick 2010: plate 7, cf. nos 39a-h; Naismith 2017: 133-5. The coin is incomplete with extensive chipping of the outer edge of the coin and there is evidence of pitting on the surface. The coin appears to be a variation on Chick 39 with the first line of the reverse inscription beginning with a cross instead of this being place above and between the l…
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2022
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Record ID: CORN-37EF49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver Carolingian denier of Karolus monogram /METVLLO type (MG1063, MEC 1.923-933) struck for either Charlemagne ( AD 768-814) dating to c.793-814 or Charles the Bald ( AD 840-77) dating 840-c.864, Mint: Melle (France). Ref: Coupland 2015; Morrison and Grunthal 1967 (digital edn 2016): 284. The coin is slightly bent with small, opposing folds, their direction from obverse to reverse. It is unclear whether these occurred pre- or post-deposition. Measurements: Diameter, 19.76mm; Thickness, 0.88mm; 1.46g
Created on: Monday 21st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2022
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Record ID: LIN-6D15F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver cut halfpenny of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Expanding Cross type, 'heavy' issue (North 823) dating to c.AD1052-53, moneyer: Godric, mint: Lincoln. Refs: North 1994: 180; cf. Naismith 2017: table 17 dates to 'early-mid 1050s'  Obverse description: Bust left, sceptre with trefoil head Obverse inscription: [  ]RD RE[  ] Reverse description: Short cross with expanding limbs Reverse inscription: +GODRI[...]EI Diameter: 20.02 mm, Thickness: 0.76 mm; Weight: 0.84g. DA2
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: NLM-0A69E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver St Edmund Memorial Penny, 'late phase' type dating c.905/10-917 with small flan and blundered / illiterate inscription, mint: East Anglia (North 483). Ref: North 1994: 108-9; Naismith 2017: 290-2. Diameter: 18.4mm, Weight: 1.24gms, die axis: possibly 3
Created on: Friday 26th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 11th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-7C5124
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver penny of Offa of Mercia (757-96), Light Coinage (c.784/5-92), moneyer: Heabeorht (Chick 124; North 276.1), mint: Canterbury mint. Ref: Chick 2010: pl. 17, no 124a; Naismith 2017: 133-6. The coin is in fair condition, worn and chipped. Obverse: Central cross surrounded by inscription +O/FF/A R/EX Reverse: Central saltire of lobes surrounded by inscription +HE(ligated).AB.EH.RT (with rosette stops)
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DD72FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Primary phase Series BIIb (Naismith Bd) dating to c.AD 690-710, mint: uncertain. Ref: Gannon 2013: nos 105-08; p. 100-02; Naismith 2017: 75. Obverse depicting diademed head right, within serpent circle. Reverse depicting bird flying right, on cross within serpent circle, annulets either side of cross and a small cross in front of bird. Blundered legend on both sides consisting of V's and A's ( A without bar ) plus I's and a T on reverse. Diameter: 12.12mm, Thickness: 1.64mm, Weight: 1.4g
Created on: Wednesday 6th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
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Record ID: SUR-8F6CBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A early-medieval silver penny of Offa of Mercia (AD 757-796), Light coinage (new type), moneyer: Lul, mint: East Anglia (Ipswich?) dating to c AD 784-792/3; obv. cf. North 281/1 and Chick 173. Ref: Chick 2010, pl. 22 nos 173a-b; North 1994: 85. Obverse: OFFA REX around a lozenge with incurved sides containing a cross surrounded by pellets. Reverse: cross of four squares running spirals outer boxes contain rosettes with pellets centre, central box contains 5 pellets, with +LUL (runic) between the arms.
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
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Record ID: IOW-69F13D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver Secondary Phase early penny/sceat of Series O/'Rampant animal' type (BMC Type 57) dating c.AD720-40. Ref: Gannon 2013: 127, no. 599 Obverse: Snub-nosed bust right, long straight hair, within a serpent torc. Cabled border. Reverse: Monster in flight left, looking back with gaping jaws, clawed foot below. Diameter: 11.9mm. Weight: 0.87g. DA=12:3. See also Abramson 2006: 22 & 38. .
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-143820
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A slighlty chipped silver early-medieval penny of Cuthred, King of Kent (AD 798-807). Minted at Canterbury by the moneyer Eoba (Naismith C31; North 211). Ref: Naismith 2016: pl. 29, nos 683-89; obverse die link to no. 689). Measurements: 18.36mm in diameter, 0.9mm thick and 1.32g in weight
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2020
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Record ID: IOW-E09AAE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver sceat of 'Vanimundus' type, Series VaA (670-80). Ref: Metcalf 1993: 80-2. Obverse: Elaborately helmeted bust right, large eye, crescent ear, holding sceptre behind, wearing jewelled encrusted drapery, legend around. Reverse : +VAnImUn[ ]E; Latin cross, crossed limbs. In beaded inner circle, C Ʌ in lower angles, legend outwith. Diameter: 12.2mm. Weight: 0.72g. DA=12:3.
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-190331
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Viking penny of the Saint Edmund Coinage (c.895-c.917; North 483) belonging to the second phase, c.910-7; moneyer: Bosecin. Ref: North 1994: 108-9; Blackburn and Pagan 2002: 11-2. Obverse: SCE EADMVN (S on side) around a central 'A'. Reverse +BOLECINO (L inverted) around a central cross pattee. Die axis: 3 o'clock. Weight: 1.23g. Diameter: 19.1mm. Thickness: 1.1mm. The edge of the flan from 9 o'clock - 1 o'clock (obverse) is badly chipped, removing the outer circle in this area.
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-EA9AC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver cut halfpenny of Aethelred II (978 - 1016), Crux type (North 770) dating to c. 991-997, moneyer: Heawulf, mint: uncertain (Chichester, London, Southwark or Winchester). Ref: North 1994: 159; Jonsson and van der Meer 1990). Date: Late Early-Medieval Diameter: 18.42 mm Thickness: 0.60 mm Weight: 0.66 g
Created on: Friday 18th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
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Record ID: IOW-657916
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver penny of Edward the Martyr (975-978), minted by Aelfstan at Canterbury, c. 975-978; North 763. Ref: North 1994: 157-158. Obverse: +EADPEARD REX ANGLORX (DP blundered, NG and ORX ligated); Diademed bust left. Reverse: +ÆLFSTAN M‾O CANT; Small cross pattée. Diameter: 19.5mm. Weight: 1.47g. DA=12:3. North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-735C71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver early medieval anonymous Anglo-Scandinavian (Viking) penny, dating to the period c. AD 905-19. St. Peter of York Phase 1 swordless/two-line type (North 551), mint: York. Ref: North 1994: 116; Gooch 2014 (in Naismith, Allen and Screen eds 2014: 459-70). The blundered legends suggest this is a later variety of the type. The coin is complete except for a portion of the edge, in the first quarter of the coin (obverse) which extends far enough into the coin to affect parts of the obverse inscription. The fabric of the coin is cracked, with a crack visible from th…
Created on: Friday 6th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Campsey Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-BF7605
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver penny of Offa of Mercia (757-96), Heavy Coinage (c.792-6), mint: Canterbury, moneyer: Deimund (Chick 222; North 321). Refs: Chick 2010, plate 25; North 1994, 89. The coin is slightly abraded around the edge (on obverse 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock). Measurements: 18.94mm in diameter, 0.83and 1.3g in weight
Created on: Friday 16th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
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