Record ID: GLO-E0BE78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Aethelstan Circumscription Cross (924-39), Length 18mm, width 16mm, weight 0.54g Obverse: short cross Obverse inscription: [TIRBTOT+]ERNAT[SIDEA] Reverse: short cross Reverse inscription.: [+EREMONET]ALVNDC[IVITET] Mint: (probably) London Note: there is considerable damage to the sides resulting in the loss of most of the inscription and about 30% of the coin. The inscription on the obverse is reversed David symons writes It is one of a well-known group of 'irregular' pennies issued in the name of Aethelstan (924-39), which were discussed by Christopher B…
Created on: Friday 16th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2014
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