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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-5B6F7D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A medieval silver penny of William I (1066-1087). Canopy type (1070-1072?), moneyer Authgrimr (Ouðgrim) of Lincoln. J.J. North no. 843.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1070
Date to: Circa AD 1072
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.19 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: William the Conqueror
Mint or issue place: Lincoln
Category: Coin of Norman and Early Plantagenet England 1066-1180
Type: William I BMC iii (N 843)
Obverse description: Crowned and diademed bust facing within canopy of two columns.
Obverse inscription: PILLELM REX
Reverse description: Double quadrilateral with incurved sides, fleury at the angles; annulet in centre
Reverse inscription: [OIIDG]RIM ON LINCO
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Keelby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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