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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-0D1C94

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1199
Date to: Circa AD 1204

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.64 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4b (N 968/2)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre in right hand, one curl visible with no pellet, large pellet eyes
Obverse inscription: [HENRICVS R]EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in angles
Reverse inscription: [PIER]ES ON DV[ ]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine