Record ID: LON-D29E80
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of fused silver coins, probably Medieval late 12th - 13th century. Curator's report: I have examined a fused group of coins reported found in Wandsworth, London. There are virtually no details that can be made out, but from the size of the coins and perhaps a couple of visible letters, it appears likely to me that they are late 12th or 13th century silver pennies, possibly of the Short Cross coinage (1180-1247). If this is correct, they would have a silver fineness of over 90%. The weight of the group is 21.45g, suggesting that there might be around 15 coins pres…
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 8th March 2011
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