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HER Number:MDV133884
Name:Findspot of silver farthing, Bickington

Summary

A medieval silver cut farthing of Henry III (1216-1272) dating to 1249 was found in Bickington in 2019. Retained by finder.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 79 73
Map Sheet:SX77SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBickington
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBICKINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • PAS FindspotCode: DEV-A0A6AA

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (XIII - 1249 AD (Between) to 1249 AD (Between))

Full description

British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-A0A6AA (Website). SDV365320.

(Found 2019) A medieval silver cut farthing of Henry III (1216-1272) dating to 1249. North (1991:182) Class 3b no. 987. Minted at Exeter by Ion. 0.5 mm thickness, 0.36g weight. Returned to finder.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365320Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-A0A6AA. [Mapped feature: #140144 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV8044 - COIN (XIII - 1249 AD to 1249 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 21 2023 10:29AM