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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-942CB9

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 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1230

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.7 mm
Width: 8.8 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.61 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 21st October 2017 - Saturday 21st October 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3022

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: William I of Scotland
Mint or issue place: Unknown
Type: Scottish: William I, Short Cross and Stars coinage Phase B (S 5029 - 5033))
Obverse description: Crowned bust left with sceptre in front
Obverse inscription: (LE R)[EI WILAM]
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a star of five points in each angle
Reverse inscription: HVE . W[ALTER...]
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair