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Unique ID: BH-342FE7
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver halfpenny of Edward III, dating to the period 1335-1343. Second (star-marked) coinage. Mint of London.
Diameter: 16.5mm; thickness: 0.6mm. Weight: 0.8g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1335
Date to: Exactly AD 1343
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th September 2015
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Other reference: Ver 15/140 - 13
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfpenny: Edward III, 2nd 'star marked' coinage, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX ANG (star)
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: [C]IVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Unclear.
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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