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Unique ID: NLM-96B671
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Short cross cut halfpenny of an indeterminate medieval ruler, probably class 5 or later, issue of 1205-1247.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two upright curls either side.
Obverse inscription: h[---](--)
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)[--][?V]--]
Diameter:17.2mm, Weight: 0.77gms.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1205
Date to: Exactly AD 1247
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.77 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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Other reference: NLM26340a
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II - Henry III
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two upright curls either side
Obverse inscription: h[---](--)
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)[--][?V]--]
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.