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.
More information
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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