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COIN
Unique ID: SF-AD2A2F
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete silver medieval continental imitation of a sterling penny, issued by Valeran II of Ligny (1304-53 and 1364-6). Mint of Serain.
Mayhew (1983), 91, no.227
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1304
Date to: Circa AD 1366
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.84 mm
Weight: 1.33 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2021
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Ruler/issuer: Valéran II count of Ligny
Type: Edwardian imitation: at Serain (M 220 - 232)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing within a downwards pointing triangle
Obverse inscription: [G]DO[M]/INVS/ DELINY
Reverse description: Long cross dividing the legend with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: MON/E[TA]/ SER/AIN
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Bacton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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