SOM-E6B594: Medieval coin: halfpenny of Edward III

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-E6B594

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Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377) dating to AD 1335 to 1343. Second 'star marked' coinage, Withers type 5ii, minted at London. North (1991:46) no.1102.

The obverse is clearly double struck. A small section is missing from one side including less than 5% of the flan.

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: Exactly AD 1343

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.57 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2015 - Monday 2nd March 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 16431

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Halfpenny: Edward III, 2nd coinage, Withers type 5 (N 1102, N 1103/2)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: EDWARD[VS REX ANG]*
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI/T[A]S / LON/DON*
Initial mark: star
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Alvediston

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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