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Unique ID: DENO-F00BF2
Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval Coin: Complete cut halfpenny probably of John, possibly of Henry III of voided short cross type. Moneyer is Walter with mint unknown. Minted 1208/9-1217/18. Class 5c-6c1 based on London mint or Class 6b2-6d, 6x or 7a based on Canterbury mint. Probably Class 6c1.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1208
Date to: Circa AD 1218
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 17.63 mm
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Other reference: Derby E7612
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Unknown
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 6c1 (N 976/1)
Obverse description: crowned bust with sceptre facing.
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: WALTER[...]
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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