Silver penny of Edward the Confessor, England (Winchester), 1042 - 1066. 1971.119.2

Physical Description

• Axis: 9

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 1.16
  • Diameter (in mm): 21

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 1042 - 1066
• Denomination: penny
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Issuer: Spracelinc
  • Dynasty: Anglo-Saxon
  • Authority: Edward the Confessor

• Geographic

  • Mint: Winchester
  • Region: British Isles
  • Locality: England

• Obverse

  • Legend: EADǷRDR.IRANG__
  • Type: seated sovereign, sceptre in l. hand, gl. cr. in r. hand

• Reverse

  • Legend: +SPRACELNCONǷINC
  • Type: short cross, eagles in quadrants

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: England, London

References

• Citation: S.C.B.I. 620
• Reference: Hildebrand H
• Reference: BMC ix
• Reference: North 827

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1971.119.2
• Department: Medieval
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Evans, J.

Notes

• Walbrook hoard

Rights

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