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Unique ID: SOM-C67A5E
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Medieval silver Halfpenny of Edward II dating to c.AD 1307-1327 North (1991) Vol II Class 10-11 (p 37 No 1069/1-1069/3). Minted in London
Withers (2005) Types 11, 11(i) , 11 (a)
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1307
Date to: Circa AD 1324
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.38 mm
Weight: 0.44 g
Diameter: 14.48 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCH no. 17206
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfpenny: Edwardian class 10-11 (N 1069/1, N 1069/2, N 1069/3, W 11-13)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: [E]DWARDVS [REX ANGLI]
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS] / LON/[DON],
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
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: Mere
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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