COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-AFA264

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1249

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.93 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 17.29 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 3rd June 2012

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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: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Hereford
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3a (N 986)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: *hEN[RICVSR]EX III
Reverse description: Voided longcross with three pelletsin each quadrant.
Reverse inscription: HEN/RIO/[NHE/REF/]
Initial mark: Star
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine