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COIN

Unique ID: BH-D74C24

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: Circa AD 1074
Date to: Circa AD 1077

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.26 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 27th June 2020 - Saturday 27th June 2020

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: William the Conqueror
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Coin of Norman and Early Plantagenet England 1066-1180
Obverse description: Crowned and diademed bust facing between two stars
Obverse inscription: +PILLEM REX IIN
Reverse description: Cross botonnée over quadrilateral with incurved sides with annulet in centre
Reverse inscription: +GODPINE ON LII
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine