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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-FBB117

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1279
Date to: Circa AD 1305

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.68 mm
Weight: 1.09 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 13th December 2012 - Thursday 12th December 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS 2142

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Guy of Dampierre count of Flanders (1278-1304) marquis of Namur (1263-1297)
Mint or issue place: Namur
Type: Edwardian imitation: obverse MARChION.NAMVR; reverse G.COMES.FLANDRI (M 13-17)
Obverse description: Forward facing bare headed bust
Obverse inscription: (MA)RChiO NAMVRC
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in first, second, and final quarters. Quatrefoil in third quarter.
Reverse inscription: [G] (C)OMES FLAD(RE)
Initial mark: Cross
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine