Record ID: FAJN-4FFC2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A gilded early-medieval silver penny of Eadred (946-55), Flower type (floral type 'b'; North 720), moneyer: Edweard, mint: 'north-west England' (North Midlands/NW England). Ref: North 1994: 143. The coin is chipped at three points around the edge and these coincide with breaks in the flan. The reverse of the coin has been gilded.
Created on: Friday 7th May 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-79FC1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of King Coenwulf of Mercia dating to the Early Medieval period (c. AD 796-821) struck by Seberht at Canterbury. The obverse depicts a legend reading COENVVLF REX arranged circumferentially around a central circle and an M (for Mercia) within it. The reverse depicts a voided Tribrach moline consisting of two lines that divides the name of the moneyer with triangular-shaped pellets in the sectors. An North 1994, no. 342. Obverse: Central barred uncial M (Mercia), enclosed by beaded circle, legend +COENVVLFREX around. Reverse: SE / BE / RHT in the angles of…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-9A42D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete early-medieval silver penny of Edward the Confessor (AD 1042-1066). Radiate/small cross type. Moneyer Elfred, London mint, dating between AD 1044-1046. As North no. 816 (North 1994: pp179). BMC I, Hild A. Dimensions: diameter: 17.41mm,  thickness: 0.75mm,  weight: 0.90g. The coin is missing a very small section of its outer flan at 1 O’clock on the obverse, which extends into a crack. 
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-8524E0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver coin; an early penny (sceat) of Primary Phase Series D (type 8) dating from about AD 690-715, mint: Netherlands.  Obverse description: Standard with central annulet and L-shaped motifs in each corner. Reverse description: Cross with pellets and other motifs and pseudo-legend outside Measurements are; diameter 12.2mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight 1.17g. Compare SWYOR-D4F7E2
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-9C1407
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval silver coin; a penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-66), 'small flan' type (North 818; BMC ii; Hild. B) dating from AD 1048-50, moneyer: Swota (SPOTA), mint: Bedford. Diameter: 14.77mm Thickness: 1.08mm Weight: 1.01g This coin is recorded on EMC as 2024.0012.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-C196B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken silver penny of probably Ethelwulf of Wessex (AD 839-858). Mint and moneyer uncertain. Reverse reads [...]TA[...] which is likely part of MONETA. 
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-28D18E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval silver penny of Archbishop Wulfred of Canterbury (AD805-832). Large Portrait coinage, Group III regular monogram, AD815-823. SCBI 1.439; MEC 1.1152. Same dies as Naismith C46.2p; same obv. as C46.2r. North 240/1 Obverse description: facing tonsured bust breaking circle. Obverse inscription: VVLFRED A / RCHIEPI Reverse description: Dorovernia monogram in circle Reverse inscription: +SAEB[ERHT] MONETA Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.98 g Diameter: 20.21 mm
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skeeby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F4C6FE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Early-Medieval Northumbrian Styca of Aethelred II (First Reign; c. AD 840-844) dating to the period AD 840 - 844. Moneyer name around cross reverse type. Moneyer Eanred. Mint of Northumbria. North, Vol 1, p.72, no.188.
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-6116DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver cut Halfpenny of Edward the Confessor (AD 1042-1066) PACX type. truck by Leofwine in Thetford or Lincolnshire. AD 1042-1044. Length: 15.70mm, Width: 9.63mm, Thickness: 0.96mm, Weight: 0.4g North Vol I, P 179, No 813.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-8A1DDC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Sceatta dating to the period AD 710-765. Series E, primary variety A. Quilled crescent type. Reverse type, beaded standard enclosing angular symbols and an annulet in centre. Diameter: 11.36mm, Thickness: 1.75mm, Weight: 0.9g Abramson, P 86, Ref E130
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: DEV-D2A3A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval Series D type 2c sub variety 3d early silver penny (sceat or sceatta) dating to between 690-710 AD. As Metcalf 1993: 184-190 or Abramson 2017: 65, 8-10. The obverse has a radiate crowned bust facing right with transverse A behind. The reverse has a central cross with a pellet in each angle surrounded by blundered letters. This type is thought to be a continental issue, likely minted at Domburg. Further analysis by Op den Velde and Metcalf in 2007 identifies this coin as sub variety 3d although it is noted by the authors that this is…
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abbotskerswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-7D287E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Early Medieval cut farthing of Cnut (1016-1035), 'Pointed Helmet' type dating to c.AD 1024-30, mint and moneyer: unclear. Ref: North 1994:168 no: 787. Spink: 1158.  Dimensions: length: 9.14mm,  width: 8.94mm,  thickness: 0.39mm,  weight: 0.17g
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-1FB208
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver Carolingian denier of Charles the Bald (AD 840-77) or later, monogram/METVLLO type dating from the AD 860s-c.925, mint: Melle, France. Weight 0.9g, Diam 20.1 x 11.0mm. Ref: Coupland 2015: 70, 75. The coin is well-struck and clear although only approximately half of the coin survives, the break jagged irregular with the centre and part of the rim is missing. The surface is a dull silver colour.   Obverse: cross pattee within solid inner circle.  Legend: [CAR(O)L]VS REX F[R] Reverse: monogram within solid inner circle. L…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-705140
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver penny dating to the reign of Edward the Confessor, (c. 1042-1066 AD) Obv. EADWARD REX A bust right bearded and helmeted, sceptre in front. Obv. Short cross voided, pyramid in each angle terminating in a pellet. Minted at Chester (helmeted bust) North number 831/4 dating to 1065-1066
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-008995
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Ecgberht, King of Wessex (AD 802-839). Portrait/Dorob C type. Minted by Diormod in Canterbury. AD 828-839. Diameter: 19.61mm, Thickness: 0.77mm, Weight: 1.3g The coin is missing a minor portion of its outer flan between 11-1 O’clock. North Vol I, P 118, No 573.
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-800F04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early Medieval early penny (sceat), Series H (secondary) Type 49: Metcalf 1, Wodan / Peacock, dating to AD 720-745. Obverse: round moustached Woden face centrally with beaded outline surrounded by ten bosses comprising pellets in annulets. Reverse: Crested peacock displaying right with linear body, splayed feet and pellet within ring of pellets below neck. Hamwic (Southampton) Mint. See Abrahamson (2017): p. 185. 
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-7EB1DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Sceatta, Series E, type E800 sub-variety k dating to the period c.AD720-40. The obverse has a quilled crescent coiled right with annulet and saltire. The reverse depcits a beaded standard with central annulet and angular symbols spelling TOTI. As Abramson (2006: 91). 
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton St. John', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-EF5EFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval copper-alloy coin, an illegible styca, probably a phase II styca or an irregular copy dating from about AD 790 - 860. Ruler and moneyer are illegible. Both faces have a plain central cross (Pirie motif 1). It is 9.9mm diameter, thickness 0.9mm and weight 0.7g.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-F06E14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-C4C3E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver coin: penny of Eadmund (AD 939-946). Moneyer: Eferulf. (BMC i. North 688 HT 1, Two-line /horizontal; no mint signature). There is some damage to the flan. Obverse: Small cross pattee / EADMVND RX Reverse: Moneyer’s name EFERVLF in two lines divided by three crosses and above and below three pellets (trefoil) / EFER/VLF MO / Eferulf / MO[NETA]. Accent/abbreviation over the L indicating there are letters missing.  Diameter: 21.75 mm; Thickness: 0.84 mm; Weight: 1.22g This coin has been noted as a 'Find of Note' as i…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-FF8CBB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval silver penny or sceat dating to the period AD 650-750. Series L, type 15, London (imitative?) as shown in Abramson (2006, 78) Obverse: diademed and draped bust, right, Athenian eye gazing heavenward, wreath ties behind, cross pommée before, within beaded border. Reverse: cowled(?), square shouldered figure, looking right, wearing hatched(?) top, pellets either side of long robe, holding long cross pommée either side, pellets on cross, Beaded border.  The diameter of the sceat is 12.6mm it is 1.75mm thick a…
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-AF81C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A cut fragment of a Visitgothic imitation of a gold Roman solidus of Valentinian III (AD 425–455), dating to c. AD 439–455 (Reece Period 22). VICTORI-A AVGGG reverse type depicting Emperor standing facing holding long cross and Victory on globe; right foot on human-headed coiled serpent. Mint of Ravenna. Probably as RIC X, p. 454, nos. 3715–8. The annulet above the head and the extended tongues of the letter G on the reverse are indicative of a Visigothic product. Obverse inscription: […]-NIANVS [P…]. Reverse […]GGG. Mintmark [R] V…
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-22AB41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver sceat, dating to c.AD 720 - 745. Series H variety type 39. Obverse: Void Celtic cross encompassing four rosettes, no pellet cross. Reverse: Possibly pecking bird in beaded foliage, right, wing raised, fleet splayed. Abramson 2006, page 99, Cc1. Diameter: 11.5 mm Weight: 1 g
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-E8CCA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Mid 7th-century Anglo-Saxon coin, a pale gold thrymsa of 'Crispus' type, in excellent condition albeit chipped. This is a rare coin, dating to c. 650-670.
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-CD8225
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete early medieval silver penny of Æthelstan I of East Anglia (c.825-c.845), without bust, moneyer: Torhthelm (Naismith E40.1var; North 440), mint: East Anglia (Ipswich?) dating to the period c.AD830-837/8.  The coin appears to have been struck from the same dies as EMC 2018.0046. The coin (and EMC-recorded example) differ from Naismith E40.1 in the addition of three pellets either side of the central letter A on the obverse, a feature seen on E38.1e and E38.1f; single pellets are seen on E40.1j and k. This is only the second example of …
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-401E78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Early Medieval cut halfpenny of Edgar the Peaceful (King of Mercia etc AD 957-959; King of all England AD 959-975). Mint: possibly Chester. Moneyer: possibly Thurmod. The coin is cut in half from around half past 4 to around half past 10 on the obverse, and is bent at an angle around 1 o'clock on the obverse. See North (1994) pg.149 no.752. Length: 18.85mm. Width: 10.35mm. Thickness: 0.73mm. Weight: 0.74g. Die axis:
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-1A02DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval silver penny (sceat) of Series E, Primary Phase variety D (Abramson (2012) variety 10) dating to AD 675-750. Obverse: Quilled crescent right, triangular head, pellets and cross pommee below. Body rests on a wheel composed of a pellet in annulet. Reverse: Degenerate beaded standard containing a central annulet. Symbols or pseudo-letters in margins.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-4815E0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (cut half) silver medieval penny of Edward the Confessor, dating to the period AD 1042-1044. 'PACX' Type. Uncertain moneyer and mint. B.M.C. iv; Hild. D; North vol.I, no.813
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-760798
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver early medieval early penny (Sceat), of primary Series R1-2 (primary), dating to the period AD 710-765. Obverse: Radiate bust with pyramid neck right with runic inscription EPA. Reverse: Degenerate beaded standard enclosing TOT II with curved tufa containing a trefoil of pellets and cross pattee below.
Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-19114D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Northumbrian Styca 
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-543D01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) sceat, dating to the period AD 700-750. Series R, probably Metcalf's R4/Rigold R1z/R1b, but with more similarities to Metcalf's R1, although underweight. EMC 2024.0109.
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-62D19A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy silver sceat of Primary Series F. Cross on steps. As As North 61 (BMC 24a). Abramson Variety 106.
Created on: Sunday 28th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-050B2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Primary Phase Series C1 dating c.AD690-710. Obverse: Radiate bust of crude style, right, runic 'ᚨᛖᛈᚨ', 'ÆPA' or 'ᚨᛈᚨ', 'APA' before, A and annulets behind, pyramidal neck rests on curved exergual above beaded line. Reverse: Standard, beaded to four sides, containing 'TOTII' legend, crosses to sides, Ts at angles.  Measurements: Diameter: 11.91mm; weight: 1.14g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-05A504
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Transitional/Pre-Primary Phase Series PaIII (type iii) (cf. Gannon 2013, no.39) dating to c.AD660/65-70  Obverse: Diademed bust right, square shoulder, legend [OVN]C surrounding.  Reverse: Plain central cross, annulets in quarters, within beaded circle, part runic legend reads ᛞᛞᚪ AVNAV[...]O[...] Measurements: Diameter: 11.55mm; weight: 1.14g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-065BE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Series E, Secondary Phase type, dating c.AD720-40. Obverse: Quilled crescent enclosing four bars and two pellets. Reverse: Triple beaded standard containing angular symbols and pellet in annulet in centre. Measurements: Diameter: 12.36mm; weight: 1.17g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-06CB7C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Series E, Secondary Phase type, dating c.AD720-40. Obverse: Quilled crescent coiled right, pellet on body, body outlined in small pellets above and below. Crescent enclosing two bars and cross pommee.  Reverse: Beaded standard containing opposing pairs of interlocked crescents, inner pelleted crescent bridging one corner and cross pommee in opposite with pellet, with central annulet. Measurements: Diameter: 11.55mm; weight: 0.99g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-071BE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Series E, Secondary Phase type, dating c.AD720-40. Obverse: Quilled crescent coiled right, enclosing line of pellets and four bars. Reverse: Standard, beaded to four sides, containing 'TOTII' legend. Measurements: Diameter: 11.84mm; weight: 1.06g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-2E4EBF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Primary Phase Series C2 dating c.AD690-710 (arguably a later type than C1) Obverse: Radiate bust of crude style, right, runic 'ᚨᛖᛈᚨ', 'ÆPA' or 'ᚨᛈᚨ', 'APA' before, A and pellet behind, curved exergual either side of beaded line. Reverse: Standard, beaded to four sides, containing 'TOTII' legend, crosses below, tufa above.  Measurements: Diameter: 10.56mm Thickness: 1.65mm Weight: 1.24g
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-FF7447
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval silver penny of Edward the Confessor (AD 1042-1066) Bust facing/small cross dated AD 1062-1065. Moneyer: Eadwine. Mint: London. BMC xiii. North No. 830. Ref: North 1994: p.181.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-12CCF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An complete and possibly defaced early medieval silver penny of Offa of Mercia (757-96), Substantive Light Coinage, 'Profile/Cross of lobes' type (North 296; Chick 24) dating to c.AD784/5-92/3, moneyer: Dud(da), mint: London. Refs: North 1994: p.87; Chick 2010: pl. 4; Naismith 2017: p.134, table 9.  The coin is slightly bent and the obverse field shows numerous straight scratches across the portrait focusing on the area of the face. These appear to be deliberate suggesting that the coin has been defaced. Obverse OFFA REX. Bust Cc  draped with diadem, one &…
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.