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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1902,0503.231
Denomination
penny
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Bust facing, crowned and diademed, with two fillets at each side of head
(obverse)
Cross voided with annulet in centre; pellet between two crescents at end of each limb; pile in each angle
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
William I, King of England (William the Conqueror)
Moneyer:
Wulfwine
Production place
Minted in:
London (England)
Materials
silver
Type series
BMC II
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Diameter:
19.60 millimetres
Weight:
1.08 grammes
Bibliographic references
BMC Norman Kings 2 / The Norman Kings, vol. 2
(129, p.24)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition date
1902
Acquisition notes
Lincoln
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1902,0503.231
C&M catalogue number
BN2 (BMC Norman Kings 2)
(24)
(129)