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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1984,1234.4
Denomination
penny
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Small modelled head in the centre of runic inscription. Above head two Xs between two annulets with central pellet. Fine border of pellets.
(obverse)
Very small pelleted saltire with four dots enclosed in border of pellets. Groups of pellets between, plus annulet with central pellet.
(reverse)
Cultures/periods
Anglo-Saxon
Production date
720-750
Production place
Minted in:
England
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Middle Harling
Materials
silver
Type series
Series R
(Series R. R 11)
Dimensions
Weight:
0.90 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Metcalf 1993-94 / Thrymsas and Sceattas in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (3 vols.)
(521)
Archibald 1985 / The coinage of Beonna in the light of the Middle Harling Hoard
(15, pl. 2, 58)
(MH 58)
Location
Not on display
Condition
Coin cracked
Subjects
symbol
Acquisition date
1984
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1984,1234.4