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Unique ID: LIN-056DF2
Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval silver cut halfpenny, uncertain ruler, mint of London. Short cross variety, struck AD1180-1247.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1247
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 19 mm
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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: Unclear crowned bust facing, sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: [ ]REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in angles
Reverse inscription: [ ]ON.LVN[ ]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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