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Unique ID: DOR-5D8BF1
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver early medieval cut half penny of Harold I dating to the year AD 1036 - 1037. Jewel cross reverse type. Possibly mint of Colchester. Moneyer: Godric. Cf. North, Vol I, p. 131, no. 802.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1036
Date to: Exactly AD 1037
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.53 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
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Other reference: GSM2
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Harold Harefoot
Mint or issue place: Colchester
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066
Type: N 802 (Harold I Jewel Cross)
Obverse description: Diademed bust facing left
Obverse inscription: [HAR]OLD REX AN
Reverse description: Jewel cross
Reverse inscription: [...]ODRIC ON CO
Initial mark: Illegible
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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