THE OBVERSE
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Image: British Museum, Amy Downes, 2010-04-07 15:09:47 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

DenominationPenny
Country / EmpireViking Age England (Kingdom of York)
Diameter (mm)Typically 19 - 21 mm (exact diameter not specified for this specific coin in the hoard)
Obverse DesignSword (often accompanied by a hammer or cross), with a legend typically reading 'SCI PETRI MO' (St. Peter's Money) or similar variations.
Reverse DesignCross, with a legend typically reading 'EBORAC CIV' (City of York) or similar variations.

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