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COIN
Unique ID: YORYM-29A551
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver cut halfpenny of an uncertain king, short cross reverse, Walter monier, uncertain mint, circa 1180-1247.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1247
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 29th August 2010
Rally details.
This object was found at Bridlington Quay Metal Detecting Club Luttons Rally
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II - Henry III
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: [HEN]RICVS R[EX]
Reverse description: Short cross
Reverse inscription: WALTER [------]
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: Luttons
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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