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Description: | Treasure Case: 2011 T218 Pleshey Area, Essex: Medieval gilded coinDate of Discovery: 1st March 2011Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detectorDate: Medieval - 14th CenturyDescription: Gilded fragment (about one third) of a Medieval silver coin. Edward III, Second Coinage ('Star-marked' issue), halfpenny, London (1335-43). The obverse is worn. The reverse has the remains of a cross with pellets visible in one quarter. There is a star or sun mint mark visible on the reverse, with the letters 'CI' from the legend CIVITAS.Diameter: 14.50 mm Thickness: 0.51 mm Weight: 0.26 grams.Discussion: A single coin would not normally qualify as Treasure under the Treasure Act (1996). However, by gilding the surface of the coin it is likely that it was removed from its normal function as currency, and treated as an object, something with a decorative function such as a brooch or pendant. Treasure case 2009 T15 (ESS-6429D2) is an example of a complete gilded penny, with no obvious adaptations beyond gilding, which was declared as Treasure, being treated as an object - as an object, this coin fragment fulfils the criteria stipulated in the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.Report by: Laura McLean Finds Liaison Officer, Essex Colchester & Ipswich Museum Service September 2011
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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