Silver penny of Edward the Confessor, England (Shrewsbury), 1042 - 1066. 1973.56.19

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1973.56.19

Physical Description

  • Axis: 3

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 1.24
    • Diameter (in mm): 20

Typological Description

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

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

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

  • Reverse

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

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1973.56.19
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Durkee, J.
    • M.M.A.

Rights

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