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Tokens: CM.143-2009

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Lead or lead alloy coin-weight, 14th cent.?, Obv. Crowned bust of king in circular border, rev. Pattern of lines, square, c. 11 mm, 2.09g (chipped). This seems to be a previously unpublished weight for an English halfgroat (2d.) of 1351-1412 (cf. Withers, British Coin-Weights, nos 38-9).

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2009) by Davies, Wayne

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Lead alloy

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Accession number: CM.143-2009
Primary reference Number: 246768
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Created: Monday 7 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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