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Unique ID: HESH-3CC598
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver cut half penny - probably of William I posthumous issue (under ALexander II) 1205-c.1230 Short Cross, Phase B. Moneyer Walter, mint unknown - either Edinburgh or Roxburgh. Reverse inscription - retrograde (backwards!)
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1230
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.55 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Ruler/issuer: William I of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Unknown
Type: Scottish: William I, Short Cross and Stars coinage Phase B (S 5029 - 5033))
Obverse description: Bust facing right with sceptre; profile relatively crude as are lettering / inscription. In the inscription the E is on its back
Obverse inscription: L[E R]EI W[ILAM]
Reverse description: Short cross with 5 pointed stars in angles contained within ring of pellets. Inscription is retrograde / backwards
Reverse inscription: Retrograde: WALTE[R ...]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.