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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-BF37C6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cut quarter short cross penny, probably of Henry II and class 1b dating to 1180-1185. Moneyer probably ALA[IN], possibly London mint.

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Recorded from details emailed by the finder.

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: 9 mm
Width: 8 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut farthing
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 1b (N 963)
Obverse inscription: hE[...]
Reverse inscription: +ALA[...]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
Parish or ward: Chilcomb (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU5030
Four figure Latitude: 51.0671629
Four figure longitude: -1.2878036
1:25K map: SU5030
1:10K map: SU53SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: SUR
Created: 3 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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