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A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of William I (1066-1087). Profile/Cross and trefoils issue (North 847). Lewes mint, dated 1080-1083.
Obverse: Crowned bust right, with sceptre. Obverse inscription: [+ PI]LLELM [REX].
Reverse: Cross pattee with annulet in centre and trefoil in each angle. Reverse Inscription: [ ] [O]N LIEPE[ ].
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1080
Date to: Circa AD 1083
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.89 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 19.39 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 14th September 2014
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: William the Conqueror
Mint or issue place: Lewes
Category: Coin of Norman and Early Plantagenet England 1066-1180
Type: William I BMC vii (N 847)
Obverse description: Crowned bust right, with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: [+ PI]LLELM [REX].
Reverse description: Cross pattee with annulet in centre and trefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [ ] [O]N LIEPE[ ].
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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