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Description: | A silver medieval penny of Stephen (1135-1154). The moneyer is a previously unpublished name in the reign of Stephen - FRIT[?]EL. The mint is possibly Wareham.Obverse legend reads STEFA REX. The reverse legend reads FRIT[]EL.ON.WRE.Unusual aspects of the coin: the type of crown depicted with pellets on the rim; the fleur de lys interrupting the legend on the obverse; the very good overall quality of the striking; and the very good overall general quality of the coin.In addition, the coin may be from Wareham (rather than Warwick) as, stylistically, the coin resembles more those of Matilda from the South West, and many of its attributes are more closely related to those of Henry, yet clearly the coin is in the name of Stephen. The weight is also similar to that of Matilda (1.17g as opposed to 1.36g). Finally, it is possible that the coin is from the Earl of Salisbury's "unofficial" mint, making it a part of the Earl or Baron Coinage collection.Our thanks to Dr M. Allen (Fitzwilliam Museum) for the information on this coin. It has been recorded with EMC under the record number 2013.0008.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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