NHER 28444 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon coin
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Summary
A Late Saxon silver coin, minted in Westphalia, found by metal detecting.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM29NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BROOKE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Full Description
28 November 1990. Metal detecting finds.
Silver Cologne Pfennig of Otto III, probably Westphalian mint, possibly Soest, from 2nd quarter of 11th century.
Obverse: +III cross of 4 pellets
Reverse: S/OLONII/A
Mass 1.175g, Die axis 135degrees.
Identified M. Blackburn (NCM) 11 December 1990
E. B. Green (NCM) December 1990
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 16 2016 12:42PM