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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-9F9E2A

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 1087
Date to: Circa AD 1100

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.65 g
Diameter: 26.45 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 16th November 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 4263

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: William II of England
Mint or issue place: Wilton Castle
Category: Coin of Norman and Early Plantagenet England 1066-1180
Type: William II BMC ii (N 852)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding a sword.
Obverse inscription: [...]ELM REX
Reverse description: Quatrefoil with pellet in each angle, enclosing a cross pattee with annulet in centre.
Reverse inscription: +IE[...]L[...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock