Metal Detector Find

Event ID 1121874

Category Recording

Type Metal Detector Find

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HU 39 10 A 1/4 penning minted by Håkon Magnusson, Duke of Norway.

Obv. hAQn DVX NORWE. Bust of Håkon Magnusson in profile, left. Rev. +MOnETA ASLOIE. Large cross in the centre, with a miniature cross assumed to be present in each quarter although only visible in two. Dimensions: diameter 13.46mm, weight 0.3g.

Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 63/18) and allocated to Shetland Museum and Archives Ella Paul – Treasure Trove Unit (Source: DES Vol 20)