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Unique ID: SWYOR-BB66B7
Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval silver coin; a 'Continental sterling imitation' penny or crockard of John II of Asvenes (1280-1304), Count of Hainault, mint of Mauberge. Mayhew no. 37, 39 or 150. Compare SF-297E92 and SWYOR-C4A063.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1280
Date to: Circa AD 1304
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.13 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 20th November 2010
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Other reference: Finder's reference: 160
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John II of Avesnes count of Hainaut (1280-1304) count of Holland (1299-1304)
Mint or issue place: Maubeuge
Type: Edwardian imitation: John II of Avesnes for Hainaut at Maubeuge (M 37-39)
Obverse description: forward facing bust wearing a crown of roses
Obverse inscription: [I] COMES (H)ANON(IE) [double saltire stops]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: MEL BOD IEN SIS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TA1163
Four figure Latitude: 54.051019
Four figure longitude: -0.306016
1:25K map: TA1163
1:10K map: TA16SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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