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Record ID: SWYOR-F06E14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
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A silver Early Medieval coin; a sceat of Alchred (or Alhred) of Northumbria dating from AD 765 - 774.  Reverse depicts a fantastic quadruped facing right with a cross below. Mint of Northumbria. See North number 179. Diameter 12.1mm; thickness 1.3mm and weight 1.20g. A good parallel is EMC number : 2012.0041.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-554C0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver sceat, Primary Series, Series B/BG2a  'Dove on Cross' type dating to AD 680-710 (N 126). Ref: North 1980: 41; Abramson 2006: 61, BGJ20.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-08C57C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An early medieval silver penny of Æthelred II. The coin is a First Hand type with obverse showing diademed bust right and the legend +ÆÐELRED REX ANG. The reverse shows the hand of providence issuing from clouds with AW to the sides and the legend + ÐEODGILD MO LIND (Theodgeld moneyer Lincoln mint). North 766. The coin is complete but has a small area of the flan edge rolled over. The coin is recorded on the Early Medieval Corpus as EMC number : 2023.0293
Created on: Saturday 19th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: YORYM-36C2DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A silver Early-Medieval sceat (or proto penny) of Eadberht of Northumbria dating to the period AD 737 - 758. Series Y, Class Bi. Quadruped left reverse type. Mint of Northumbria. Abramson p. 44, no. Y100.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ebberston and Yedingham', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: CORN-25D71E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published Find published
An incomplete Early Medieval silver penny of Ceolwulf I of Mercia (821-23), moneyer: Hereberht, mint: 'East Anglia' (Naimsmith E17; North 392). Refs: Naismith 2011: plate 81-2, esp. E17i-j; North 1994: 96. The coin is damaged, cracked and chipped with a fragment of the outer edge missing. Obverse: Diadamed and draped bust right; + CE[OLV]VLF REX m Reverse: Moneyer's name across three lines (second line retrograde and third line inverted), divided by 2 lines with hooked finials; HER EBE+ [R]HT Measurements: Diameter: 20.09 mm; Thickne…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-8AACC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver early penny (aka sceat). Series E dating to AD 710-765. Minted in Frisia, the Netherlands. Obverse: Quilled crescent coiled right, enclosing four bars (although the faint outline of a fifth bar is visible) together with two pellets above and four pellets below. See Abramson (2006: 86) refs E110, E120, E130, E140 for similar designs. Reverse: Beaded standard enclosing four bars and two pellets around a central annulet, with two of the bars oriented vertically and the other two horizontally, alternating. The coin has a diameter of 12.35mm, a thicknes…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-094E60
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete silver plated sceatta of Early Medieval date. Secondary type (North J) dating to c. AD 710-50. North (1994: 59).  Obverse description: diademed head right. Reverse description: 'Bird on cross' type.  Overall dimensions:11.36mm in diameter, 1.86mm in thickness and 0.67g in weight. 
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2023
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Record ID: NLM-577846
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
An early medieval copper alloy Northumbrian penny (styca) of Eanred (810-41), early phase, moneyer: Hwætræd, mint: Northumbria (probably York/East Riding). Ref: Naismith 2017: 119-25, pl. 23 nos 684-90. The coin is incomplete, about one third of the flan is missing in a single fragment with uneven breakage lines. Obverse description: Small central cross pattee. Obverse inscription: [E]ANRED RE[X] Reverse description: small central cross ?potent. Reverse inscription: +HVAET[RE]D Diameter: 12.9mm, Weight: 0.75gms, die axis: probably 6
Created on: Friday 24th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryther', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: SUR-C4999A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A damaged Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver penny of Ecgberht, king of Wessex (802-839), non-portrait type, dating to the period c. 828-839 AD. Minted by Beornehart at the West Saxon mint (probably Winchester). As North 589; BMC xviii; Naismith W4. The coin has been folded over in two places, perhaps more likely by post depositional mechanical damage rather than intentionally.
Created on: Tuesday 5th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 5th October 2021
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Record ID: NLM-DFCCD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Northumbrian styca of Osbehrt (849-867), moneyer or bishop Eanwulf, as kindly identified by Dave Haldenby. Obverse description: Central cross pommee. Obverse inscription: OSBEREH[-]E- Reverse description: Central pellet. Reverse inscription: EANWVLF Diameter: 12.5mm, Weight: 1.32gms, die axis: 5
Created on: Tuesday 31st August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 31st August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bainton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: DOR-989FF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published Find published
An early-medieval cut halfpenny of Aethelred II (978 - 1016), 'Last Small Cross' type (c.AD1009-17; North 777), mint and moneyer uncertain (possibly Aelfgar at Tamworth. Ref: North 1994: 160-1). The bust style (only the back of the head visible) belongs to North's (1994: 161) 'West Midlands' type. The reverse inscription [ ]LFGAR ON[ ] is most likely to represent the moneyer Aelfgar at the mint in Tamworth. Date: Late Early-Medieval Diameter: 18.38 mm Weight: 0.68 g Die axis: 5
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Record ID: KENT-517EF3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), 'expanding cross penny type', heavy coinage issue dating 1052-53, Minted at Canterbury by Wulfstan. North (1994) No. 823. As EMC 1001.0868. Measurements: 18.83mm in diameter and Weight 1.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
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Record ID: KENT-4FF534
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A cut halfpenny of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), 'Expanding Cross' type (North 823; BMC v), heavy coinage dating c.1052-53 (redated early-mid 1050s), moneyer: Godwine (probably), Mint: London. Ref: North 1994: 180; Naismith 2017: 272-4.. Measurements: length 18.73mm (original diameter), 9.5mm wide and Weight 0.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2020
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Record ID: BH-D13297
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A silver sceat, Primary Series Z (type 66). Minted c. AD 680-710. Abramson (2006), p.75, Z220.
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Record ID: KENT-41F324
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete, Early Medieval silver primary phase, Series A3, Type 2a, sceatta. Obverse: Radiate bust right, TIC before broken A and annulet behind, curved exergual lines either side of a beaded line. Inscription: TIC before bust and an annulet either side of a broken 'A' behind bust. Reverse: Beaded standard containing TOT II, TUFA horns with symbol 'V' either side T's at angles and a cross below. Mint name: Kent. Die axis: 5 o'clock. Slightly worn or very fine condition, silver colour with a little grey tarnish and the odd spot of green verdigris. This is likely to date between 680-71…
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-F51D44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A silver Viking imitation penny of Alfred the Great dating to the period AD 887 - 899. Two Line Type. Danelaw moneyer Ceneferth. Mint uncertain. North Vol 1, p.107, no.475/1. The coin was found folded in two and was subsequently straightened by the finder.
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: KENT-4A8566
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A silver early-medieval cut half penny of Harold II dating to the year AD 1066. PAX reverse type. Minted by Godric at the London mint. EMC: 1002.1199 Measurements: 19.56mm in length (original diameter), 9.59mm wide, 1mm thick and 0.7g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
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Record ID: NMS-918D7B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Middle Saxon silver sceat of Secondary Phase Series E (variety A),dating to the period c.AD 720-740. Probably minted in the Netherlands. Obverse: Quilled crescent right (possible a very devolved bust), three lines beneath. Reverse: Beaded standard enclosing TOTII See: Metcalf, D.M, 1993, p. 196 - 197 & pl. 13.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-532329
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published Find published
An incomplete and abraded early-medieval silver penny of Offa of Mercia (757-96), Light Coinage (c.765-92), Moneyer: Babba (Chick 91/Blunt 6/north 267), mint: Canterbury. Ref: Chick 2010: 101, plate 13. The coin is in poor condition much of its edge and one more substantial fragment. It is cracked in four places (seen vertically on the reverse most clearly) ,appearing to be fold marks although whether this is from pre- or post-deposition activity is hard to gauge. Measurements: 16.82mm in diameter, 0.87mm thick and 1.04g in weight
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
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Record ID: BUC-2EA283
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published Find published
An early-medieval silver cut halfpenny of Harthacnut (1035-7), joint reign with Harold I, jewel cross type (c.1035-6; North 808); moneyer: Eadweard or Eadwine; mint :Wallingford. Ref: North 1994: 171.
Created on: Friday 26th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2019
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