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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