Find Spot record MDO29974 - Twelfth century silver penny from Fordington Farm, Dorchester

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A silver penny of Henry II, 1154-1189, was ploughed up on Fordington Farm.

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A silver penny 1st issue of Henry II, 1154-1189 was ploughed up on Mr W G Symes' Farm, Fordington. Obverse: HENRICUS REX Bust full face. Reverse: HUGO. ON EVOR York Mint. Short double cross, cross patee in each angle. (1)


<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1932, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1931, 52 (Serial). SDO35.

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  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1932. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1931. 53. 52.

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Grid reference SY 70 89 (point)
Map sheet SY78NW
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 7 2017 4:42PM

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