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Unique ID: DENO-56D345
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver voided short cross cut halfpenny of Henry II, Richard I, John or Henry III dating to the period circa AD 1180 - 1247. Uncertain moneyer probably Ioan or Iohan. Mint uncertain.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1247
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.3 g
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th May 2012
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Other reference: Derby E7838
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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 with sceptre facing
Obverse inscription: hENR[...]
Reverse description: voided short cross with quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [...]AN.ON[...]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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