SWYOR-BB66B7: Medieval coin; crockard

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COIN

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 actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1280
Date to: Circa AD 1304

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.13 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 20th November 2010

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder's reference: 160

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Burton Agnes (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

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.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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