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Silver Penny of King Edgar

Unknown artist, 959–975

Silver Penny of King Edgar, from the Gloucester Mint. The Gloucester mint was first recorded under Alfred and not closed until after the death of Henry III. On one side, a profile bust of the king wearing a diadem with the legend EADGAR REX ANGLOR, and reads on the other WYNSIGE ON GLEAV, the moneyer.

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Title of artwork, date

Silver Penny of King Edgar, 959–975

Date supported

1971

Medium and material

Silver

Grant

100

Total cost

300

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