Silver penny of Edward the Confessor, England (Southwark), 1042 - 1066. 1973.157.4

Physical Description

• Axis: 4

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): .98
  • Diameter (in mm): 19

Typological Description

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

• Authority

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

• Geographic

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

• Obverse

  • Legend: +EDǷA .RDREX
  • Type: bust, l., sceptre

• Reverse

  • Legend: +AELI RIC: OHH SV(eth)
  • Type: long cross, annulet at crossing and P A C X in quadrants

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Poland, Stryjewo

References

• Citation: S.C.B.I. 557
• Reference: Hildebrand D
• Reference: BMC iv
• Reference: North 813

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1973.157.4
• Department: Medieval
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

• Stryjewo Wielkie hoard

Rights

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