Find Spot record MDO6582 - Early medieval coin found at Fortuneswell, Portland

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Summary

Silver penny of Aethelred II (978-1016) found at 92 Fortuneswell, Portland.

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Full Description

A silver penny of Aethelred II (978-1016) was found at 92 Fortuneswell. This is a crux-type minted by Oswald of Lewes. This is a die-duplicate of BMC 133. <1>


<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1983, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983, 151 (Serial). SDO83.

<1> Keen, L, 1983, Saxon, Carolingian and Medieval Coins (Article in serial). SWX2163.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 868446 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983. 105. 151.
  • <1> Article in serial: Keen, L. 1983. Saxon, Carolingian and Medieval Coins. Vol 105.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868446.

Finds (2)

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Location

Grid reference SY 68720 73480 (point) Centred on
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 130
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 61
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868446

Record last edited

Aug 30 2024 11:03AM

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