Medieval coin – HCR36035

Obverse

Inscription:

+ǷILLELM REX

Design:

Crowned bust facing holding cross sceptre right

Reverse

Inscription:

+IELǷORD ON GIF

Design:

Cross pattée, P A X S in quarters

Information

Note

It has recently been suggested that the PAXS type is the first type of William II (ruled 1087-1100).

Period

Medieval

Category

English silver coin

Group

PAXS type

Authority

England: kingdom

Person

Ælfweard, William I, 1066-1087

Dating

c.1083-c.1086

Mint

Ilchester (stated mint)

Denomination

Penny

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

1.34

Axis

Diameter (mm)

18.8

Acquisition method

purchase ('bought')

Acquisition collection reference

Acquisition date

2014

Source

Stevens Cox

Acquisition note

Purchased from Seaby for £5

Reference

BMC Norman Kings : Type viii, no. 715, p. 135

Reference

Jeffrey North - 1994 - English Hammered Coinage : 850

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