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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-ECE053

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1296

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.2 mm
Width: 15.77 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.65 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 22nd September 2013 - Sunday 22nd September 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2207

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Guy of Dampierre count of Flanders (1278-1304) marquis of Namur (1263-1297)
Mint or issue place: Namur
Type: Edwardian imitation: obverse MARChION.NAMVR; reverse G.COMES.FLANDRI (M 13-17)
Obverse description: A forward facing, bareheaded bust of the count, saltire to the left of the neck.
Obverse inscription: [MARCHIO N]AMVR[C]
Reverse description: A long cross pattee dividing the legend, with an open quatrefoil in the third quarter and three pellets in each of the others.
Reverse inscription: [G C]OMES [FLADRE]
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair