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Description: | A struck copper alloy coin weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date, 1465-1603. It circular in plan and uniface, with the decorated side depicting St Michael spearing a dragon to the right. St Michael's legs are bent, and he is haloed. It is in good condition, with very little wear, and has a green patina. It measures 15.84 mm DIA x 3.34 mm TH and weighs 4.10 g.This type of coin weight should weigh 80 grains (5.2 g); it's current weight is below that, indicating that a small portion has been lost through wear and/or corrosion.
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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