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Unique ID: OXON-442557
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn silver medieval halfpenny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327) dating to the period AD 1310 - 1314. Mint of London. Withers Type 12, North 1069/3.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1310
Date to: Circa AD 1314
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Diameter: 16 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 21st September 2018
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Other reference: OXPAS2019.489
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfpenny: Edwardian class 10-11 (N 1069/1, N 1069/2, N 1069/3, W 11-13)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX
Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP8410
Four figure Latitude: 51.78236825
Four figure longitude: -0.78372472
1:25K map: SP8410
1:10K map: SP81SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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