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Unique ID: NCL-931BE3
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A halfpenny of Edward II (probably), dating 1307-1327.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1307
Date to: Circa AD 1327
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.51 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 14.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 28th August 2012 - Tuesday 9th October 2012
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfpenny or farthing of Edward II, not further defined
Obverse description: crowned bust forward
Obverse inscription: EDWA R [damage]
Reverse description: longcross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE2687
Four figure Latitude: 54.277987
Four figure longitude: -1.602201
1:25K map: SE2687
1:10K map: SE28NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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