Record ID: IOW-5E6457
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), minted by Godleof at Thetford, 1062-1065 (North 1994: 181, ref: 830). Obverse: EADPARED REX; Bust facing, bearded and crowned Godleof at Thetford Reverse: GODLEF ON DETF (Godleof at Thetford); Small cross pattée Diameter: 17.8mm. Weight: 1.02g. 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: Sunday 16th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 6th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.