COIN

Unique ID: SOM-978FB3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1185

Dimensions and weight

Width: 9.1 mm
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.47 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Quantity: 1

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th March 2012

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Laura Burnett - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Laura Burnett - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC reciept 20732

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny [ scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Henry II of England [ scope notes | view all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: London [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278 [ scope notes | View all attributed records]
Type: Short cross class 1ab (class 1a*) (N 962/1) [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre to left
Obverse inscription: H[ENRICVS R]/EX
Reverse description: Short voided cross pommee with small pommee saltires in quarters
Reverse inscription: + DA[...]ND
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine [ scope notes | view all attributed records]