CAM-983D12: Post medieval halfpenny token

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TOKEN

Unique ID: CAM-983D12

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A copper alloy halfpenny token dating to 1667. When the monarchy was restored under Charles II (1660-1685) halfpence were omitted from the new silver coinage. As a result, individuals in many towns and cities minted their own to facilitate trade.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1667

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.32 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st November 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Halfpenny (copper alloy)
Obverse inscription: HIS HALF PENY HR//1667 AT BROAD STREET
Reverse description: Three feathers
Reverse inscription: AT THE HVGH [...]VMARD

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: Harston

Spatial coordinates


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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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