Silver penny of Aethelred II, England (Canterbury), 978 - 1016. 1970.156.8

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1970.156.8

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 1.29
    • Diameter (in mm): 20

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 978 - 1016
  • Denomination: penny
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: +AE(eth)ELREDREXANGLOR
    • Type: bust, l., sceptre

  • Reverse

    • Legend: +EADǷOLDM-OCAENT
    • Type: voided cross, C R V X in quadrants

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1970.156.8
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Rogasner, Jay D.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States