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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-E5DFA6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1292
Date to: Circa AD 1296

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.54 g
Diameter: 13.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st November 2014 - Saturday 1st November 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2406

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Berwick
Type: Scottish: John Baliol Second coinage smooth surface issue (S 5074 - 5075)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left holding sceptre in front
Obverse inscription: (IOHANNES) [DEI GRA]
Reverse description: Long cross with a pierced mullet in two angles
Reverse inscription: REX SCOTORVM+
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair