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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-601F5B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1335
Date to: Circa AD 1343

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.62 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: B14-581

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfpenny: Edward III, 2nd 'star marked' coinage, Withers type 2 (N 1100/3, N 1103/1)
Obverse description: Front-facing crowned bust;trifoliate crown with 'battle-axe' fleurs. The obverse is badly double-stuck producing the images of two busts, one just to the left and below the other.
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVVS REX A[NG] (star) [the extra V in EDWARDVS is a product of the double striking)
Reverse description: Long cross dividing the inscription with groups of three pellets in each angle. The reverse is badly double-stuck producing the images of two crosses and pellets, one just to the left and below the other.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS]/LON/DDON (DD in DDON is a product of the double striking)