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COIN
Unique ID: YORYM-4CAD41
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy halfpenny of William and Mary (AD 1689 - AD 1694) dating to AD 1694. BRITANNIA reverse type depicting Britannia seated left. Mint of London.
Spink p. 357, no. 3452.
Diameter: 29.0 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 11.0 g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1694
Date to: Circa AD 1694
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 11 g
Diameter: 29 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: YMT: E04702
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: William and Mary
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Halfpenny (copper): William and Mary (S 3452)
Obverse description: Double busts right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS ET MARIA
Reverse description: Britannia seated left
Reverse inscription: BRITANNIA // 1694
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: North Yorkshire
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spink and Son Ltd | 2013 | Coins of England & The United Kingdom, 48th edition | London | Spink | p. 357 | no. 3452 |
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