NLM-38E159: Medieval Coin: Penny of William I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-38E159

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A modern imitation of a medieval silver penny of William I (1066-1089), Pax type (North 858-50). The reverse inscription reads STAMFORD CASTLE rather than giiving a mint and moneyer and the weight is too high for an official, medieval issue. It can probably be considered a tourist/re-enactment piece of the late 20th-early 21st century

Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre right.

Obverse inscription: [GVLI]ELM REX

Reverse description: Short cross with circled letter in each angle, probably +PAX

Reverse inscription: +STAMFORD CASTLE

Diameter: 19.9mm, Weight: 1.67gms, die axis: 3

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MODERN
Period from: MODERN
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1950
Date to: Circa AD 2015

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.67 g
Diameter: 19.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 8th June 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM29246

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: William the Conqueror
Mint or issue place: Stafford
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre right
Obverse inscription: [GVLI]ELM REX
Reverse description: Short cross with circled letter in each angle, probably +PAX
Reverse inscription: +STATFORDCASOE
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Cleethorpes

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: Coastland
Specific landuse: Above high water

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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