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COIN

Unique ID: LON-466447

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A foreign copper alloy coin or token. The coin is thick and sub-circular, with some flattened side edges. There is a design both sides, possibly in Arabic or other script. The numeral 6 appears to be visible on one side.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight: 9 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 23rd October 2006

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Other reference numbers

Museum accession number: 4904/2

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Southwark (London Borough)
To be known as: Bermondsey area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Searching the foreshore
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: LON
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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