Record ID: LEIC-F40A34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late saxon silver penny of Baldred of Kent, 19mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 1.15grams in weight. The penny is a Group I bonnet type penny which dates to 823-825 and shows a bonneted bust facing right. The inscription reads +BELDRE[D]R[EX CA]NT. The reverse shows a two line inscription reading DRUR/CITS which is surrounded by the moneyers inscription [SIGE]STEFMONET. The coin is in good overall condition but fragile. Three sections of the edge have broken off which makes reading the full inscription difficult.
Created on: Monday 10th May 2004
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
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