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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-4C4B53

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1210
Date to: Circa AD 1213

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17 mm
Width: 9.4 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.55 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th November 2019 - Sunday 10th November 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3555

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 6a, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust
Obverse inscription: HENRIC[VS REX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [ABE]L • ON • LV[ND]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair