COIN

Unique ID: BH-5AFBF6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Class: Cut halfpenny

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1083
Date to: Exactly AD 1086

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th March 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 11/18 - 1

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: William the Conqueror
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Coin of Norman and Early Plantagenet England 1066-1180
Type: William I BMC viii (uncertain subtype: N 848/N 849/N 850)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing (possibly crown 1/2 hybrid), sceptre to right.
Obverse inscription: PILLELM [REX]
Reverse description: Cross pattee; in one quarter, annulet containing 'A'; in other quarter, annulet containing 'X' (from 'PAXS').
Reverse inscription: ...]ON LVND
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine