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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-070E65

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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 1343

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.48 g
Diameter: 14.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019498

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
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: EDWARDVS REX ANG (8-pointed star)
Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/ LON/DON (8-pointed star)
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine