Find Spot record MLI20041 - Halfpenny of William I
Summary
A coin of William I (1066-87), cut in half to form a halfpenny, was found in 1979 near the village of Donington.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A coin of William I (1066-87), cut in half to form a halfpenny, was found in 1979 near the village of Donington. The coin is of the profile/cross ans trefoils type (BMC type VII) which was used between 1080-83. It is a coin of the moneyer Godric. The reverse legend reads GO(DRICO)NTLE. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI766 Article in Serial: A.J. White (ed.). 1980. 'Archaeology in Lincolnshire and South Humberside, 1979' in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. vol.15, pp.90-1.
- <2> SLI8 Artefact: City and County Museum Collection. LM 3.80.
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DONINGTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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