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COIN
Unique ID: KENT-AB5284
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
An Early Medeival cut halfpenny of Edward the Martyr (North 763). Minted by Isulf striking at York mint.
Notes:
Early Medieval Coin index number 2010.0088 has York as 'EFERV'.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 975
Date to: Circa AD 978
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.66 g
Diameter: 19.3 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward the Martyr
Mint or issue place: York
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066
Type: N 763 (Edward Martyr's Small Cross)
Obverse description: Robed bust facing
Obverse inscription: [...]ARD REX[...]
Reverse description: Small cross in centre surrounded by legend
Reverse inscription: ISVL[...]RV
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Canterbury (District)
To be known as: Barham
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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