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COIN

Unique ID: FAJN-DDAC09

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
Length: 16.3 mm
Width: 13.8 mm
Weight: 0.4 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 19th August 2013

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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 coinage, Withers type 1 (N 1100/1)
Obverse description: front-facing crowned bust
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX AN (star)
Reverse description: Long cross dividing the legend with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/(star)LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine