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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-FB39E4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Medieval Short Cross coinage cut halfpenny of probably John (1199-1216) or Henry III (1216-1272). It measures 17mm and weighs 0.63g. The coin is worn and corroded.
Obverse: Crowned bust facing
HENRIC[
Reverse: Short cross with quatrefoil in each quarter
]MVEL·ON[
Mint: Probably Canterbury
Moneyer: Samuel
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1199
Date to: Circa AD 1272
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.63 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 27th July 2011 - Wednesday 28th September 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 3766
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: John, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: HENRIC[
Reverse description: Short cross with quatrefoil in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ]MVEL·ON[
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Cotswold (District)
To be known as: Poole Keynes
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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