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Record ID: SUSS-715C0C
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 19th-20th century modern replica of a silver penny of Aelfred Rex, which has been turned into a pendant by means of a nicely produced loop with rivet. The obverse depicts a helmeted bust facing left similar to London Monogram types, but is left facing, rather than right, with the addition of a sword behind his head. The reverse is unlike any known examples from the Early Medieval period, but likely to be an imitation of a fourth century Roman nummus reverse type, depicting Victory on the prow of a ship; a reverse type linked closely to the House of Constantine dynasty.
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Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2021
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