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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-2D4A3D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1056
Date to: Circa AD 1059

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 20 mm
Width: 10 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 16th June 2014 - Sunday 22nd June 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward the Confessor
Mint or issue place: Wilton Castle
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066

Type: N 827 (Sovereign/Eagles) (Hild. H)
Obverse description: Bottom half of the king seated on throne
Obverse inscription: ARD REX [AN]GL
Reverse description: Voided short-cross with a birds in each angle
Reverse inscription: LFPOLD
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine