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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-43D130

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1230

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 10.7 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st November 2013 - Saturday 30th November 2013

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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: William I of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Edinburgh or Perth
Type: Scottish: William I, Short Cross and Stars coinage Phase B (S 5029 - 5033))
Obverse description: Bearded head facing left, sceptre in front.
Obverse inscription: [ ]REI WIL[ ]
Reverse description: Short cross with six pointed stars in each quarter
Reverse inscription: hVE WA[ ]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine