Record ID: WILT-895CC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval silver cut farthing of Aethelred II (978-1016) dating to AD 997-1003. EÐELRED REX ANGLORX obverse depicting a bare headed bust facing right with a pellet behind the head and drapery round the neck. [ ] EPN [ ] reverse depicts a long cross voided with each limb terminating in three crescents. Uncertain moneyer. Uncertain mint. North 774 (North, JJ, 1980, English Hammered Coinage Volume 1, Spink & Son, London p 121, no 774).
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broad Chalke', grid reference and parish protected.