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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-6EC3A9
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A medieval halfpenny of Edward III second 'star marked' coinage, Withers type 5, mint of London, dating to 1335-1344. Star after ANG, no star on reverse.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1335
Date to: Circa AD 1344
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.59 g
Diameter: 16.7 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 278
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfpenny: Edward III, 2nd coinage, Withers type 5 (N 1102, N 1103/2)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: EDW[ARDVS] REX ANG *
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: [C]IVI [T]AS [L]ON DON
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Winchester
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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