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| HER Number: | MDV58131 |
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| Name: | Lydford Mint, Coin |
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Summary
10th century Saxon penny from the Lyford Mint
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 510 848 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX58SW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Lydford |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | UNKNOWN |
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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
| SDV322592 | Monograph: Allan, J. + Timms, S. C.. 1996. Treasures of Ancient Devon. Treasures of Ancient Devon. Paperback Volume. 30. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV3179 | Part of: Saxon Mint at Lydford (Monument) |
| MDV59867 | Related 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 |
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