Summary
Copper Coin; Denomination: styca
Derivative issue Styca, circa 850 AD
Also known as 'irregular issues' derivative stycas are normally poorly manufactured and with legends that are blundered or simply nonsense.
Obverse Description
Around a cross, +VIEREHX . The E's are retrograde.
Reverse Description
Around a central cross, + AEVHX. The E is retrograde.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
circa 850 AD
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Material
Copper
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
13 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.562 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.44 Pages