NLM-2FE798: Medieval coin: halfpenny of Henry II

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-2FE798

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver coin. Short cross cut halfpenny, possibly of Henry II (1154-1189) double struck obverse, possibly class 1b, issue of 1180-1189, York mint.

Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair (left) of a short comma-shaped curl, almond eye.

Obverse inscription: (--)X hENR(--)

Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.

Reverse inscription: (--)[?].EVERA(--)

Diameter: 19.0mm, Weight: 0.55gms, die axis: 10

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1180
Date to: Exactly AD 1189

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.55 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 9th August 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM26201a

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1b (N 963)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair (left) of a short comma-shaped curl, almond eye
Obverse inscription: (--)X hENR(--)
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)[?].EVERA(--)
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Burwell

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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