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HER Number:MDV58131
Name:Lydford Mint, Coin

Summary

10th century Saxon penny from the Lyford Mint

Location

Grid Reference:SX 510 848
Map Sheet:SX58SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishLydford
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishUNKNOWN

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX58SW/2/3

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (X - 901 AD (Between) to 999 AD (Between))

Full description

Allan, J. + Timms, S. C., 1996, Treasures of Ancient Devon, 30 (Monograph). SDV322592.

The earliest issue of the Lydford Mint is the only known coin of the mint of Eadgar's reign (reform issue). A Saxon penny cAD 973-5, struck by Aethered. Other details: Photograph.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV322592Monograph: Allan, J. + Timms, S. C.. 1996. Treasures of Ancient Devon. Treasures of Ancient Devon. Paperback Volume. 30.

Associated Monuments

MDV3179Part of: Saxon Mint at Lydford (Monument)
MDV59867Related to: Castle Inn, Lydford (Building)

Associated Finds

  • FDV4318 - COIN (X - 901 AD to 999 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2023 11:22AM