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Anglo-Saxon A.D. - Currency Numismatics,
Thrymsa or Shilling
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Thrymsa
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Oswine- 645-655 AD
Estimated period of Oswine A 'Witmen' type gold shilling ('thrymsa') of the Kingdom of Kent.
The type name comes from the inscription carried by the most legible examples, which is WITMEN MONITA or similar. Many, like the present coin, have blundered or pseudo-legends.
Weight (grams) 1.2g Size 11mm
Obverse Description: Diademed and draped bust right; trident in front; no legend.
Reverse Description: Cross fourchée within beaded circle; pseudo-legend around.
References: Spink 753; North 25; Cf. Metcalf 1-21 Comments:
Findspot: Sandwich County: KENT
Metal Detector Used: XP Goldmaxx Power Validated By: Rod Blunt
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