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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-816AE2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Cut halfpenny of the short cross and stars issue of William I (the Lion) of Scotland.
This issue continued to be struck for some time after William's death in 1214.
Moneyer Hue and Walter, jointly.
Spink 5029
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: In a private collection, recorded for academic use
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1230
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 19 mm
Width: 9.5 mm
Weight: 0.59 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd November 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: UKDFD.46807
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: Roxburgh
Type: Scottish: William I, Short Cross and Stars coinage Phase B (S 5029 - 5033))
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with sceptre in front
Obverse inscription: LE R[EI WILAM] or similar
Reverse description: Short cross voided with a star in each angle
Reverse inscription: HV[E WALT]ER or similar
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Forest of Dean (District)
To be known as: Westbury-On-Severn
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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