Record Details

NHER Number:35251
Type of record:Find Spot
Name:Medieval coin

Summary

An imitation sterling coin of John the Blind of Luxemburg issued between 1309 and 1346 was found on a cobbled road.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TF 9187 2975
Map Sheet:TF92NW
Parish:FAKENHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

1977. Stray find. Cobbled roadway behind Salvation Army Temple and fomer Old Oak Public House.
Imitation sterling of John the Blind of Luxemburg, 1309-1346. Worn.
Obverse:+EIWANESD--- Reverse: -NB GEN SIS.
Identified by B. Green (NCM).
See (S1) and(S2)
B. Green (NCM), 7 February 1989.

Monument Types

  • FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Associated Finds

  • COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Protected Status - none

Sources and further reading

---Photograph: NLA. 2001. Finds Photograph. Polaroid.
<S1>Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
<S2>Monograph: Mayhew, N. A.. 1983. Sterling Imitations of the Edwardian Type.. Type 265.

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