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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-0C601F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1185

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 19.4 mm
Width: 9.3 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.67 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012 - Monday 31st December 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2240

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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1ab (class 1a*) (N 962/1)
Obverse description: Forward facing bust
Obverse inscription: HENRIC[VS REX]
Reverse description: voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [HEN]RI • PI • ON • L[VND]
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine