BH-DECB58: Medieval coin: halfpenny of Edward I

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-DECB58

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver halfpenny of Edward I. This coin is very worn in places, making exact identification difficult; however, it appears to be a Withers Class 2 (probably 2b) coin from the Berwick-Upon-Tweed mint, struck 1296-1298. It measures 14.9mm in diameter, 0.3mm thick and weighs 0.69g.

Class: Halfpenny

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1296
Date to: AD 1298

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.3 mm
Weight: 0.69 g
Diameter: 14.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th September 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 09/159 - 16

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: Berwick
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfpenny: Edward I, not further defined
Obverse description: (Trifoliate) crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: +EDWAR [ANGL DNS] hYB
Reverse description: Long-cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: VILL/(A BE)/[REVICI] (or similar)
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Ravensden

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: With finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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