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COIN
Unique ID: GAT-267709
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A penny or halfpenny of modern period, possibly Victorian (1819-1901 AD). The coin itself is extremely worn to the point where almost no detail can be seen on either side. However a slight indentation on what is presumably the obverse can be seen in the shape of what appears to be a woman (most likely Victoria herself). There is moderate corrosion on the coin, more so on the presumed reverse. The coin is of a dark brown colour (excluding the corrosive green coloration). The coin has a diameter of 24.58mm and is 1.87mm thick. It weighs 4.00g.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Gwynedd Archaeological Trust
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.87 mm
Weight: 4 g
Diameter: 24.58 mm
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 3202
Other reference: PAS2016-08
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Stamped
Coin data (numismatics)
Ruler/issuer: Victoria of the United Kingdom
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Wales (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Gwynedd (Unitary Authority)
District: Gwynedd (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Bala (Community)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SH9236
Four figure Latitude: 52.91053767
Four figure longitude: -3.60742691
1:25K map: SH9236
1:10K map: SH93NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
Discovery metadata
Method of discovery: Controlled archaeological investigation (unstratified)
Discovery circumstances: Found unstratified on side of Tomen y Bala Motte Castle during the installation of a fence on top of the current retaining wall.
Current location: Gwynedd Archaeological Trust
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Recreational usage
References cited
No references cited so far.
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