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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-6D0547

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1123

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 19.3 mm
Width: 9.8 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.55 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3191

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: William II of England
Mint or issue place: City of Leicester
Category: Coin of Norman and Early Plantagenet England 1066-1180
Type: William II BMC v (N 856)
Obverse description: Bust diademed and draped facing; star to right
Obverse inscription: ...ELM
Reverse description: Cross fleury; pile surmounted by a pellet in each angle
Reverse inscription: + SEI[... ]HRE
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine