SUSS-3075A4: Post-medieval : Halfpenny token (obverse)

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Unique ID: SUSS-3075A4

Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy halfpenny token from Chichester (West Sussex).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1750
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.59 mm
Weight: 6.58 g
Diameter: 27.64 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 26th May 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: [Bust of Elizabeth I, with sceptre.]
Obverse inscription: [QUEEN ELIZABETH.]
Reverse description: Chichester Cross.
Reverse inscription: [CHICHESTER HALFPENNY]

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Wealden (District)
To be known as: Framfield

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Gardening
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Garden

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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