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Unique ID: SOM-B8F314
Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216), probably short voided cross class 5b1, struck by Willelm B, London mint, AD 1205, North (1994:221) no.970i
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1205
Date to: Exactly AD 1205
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.5 mm
Width: 9.4 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.69 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt 16623
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b1 (N 970 i)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre to left
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS [...]
Reverse description: Short voided cross pommee with pommee saltires in quarters
Reverse inscription: [...]LLELM . B . O[...]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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