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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-F77A1E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216) class 6b1 dating to the period 1213-15. Mint of London, monyer Ilger. North no.975/1.
Obverse: Bust facing, crowned with sceptre. Legend: hENR[ICVS R]EX
Reverse: Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle. Legend: + ILG[ER ON L]VNDE
Notes:
Finder ref no.118
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1213
Date to: Circa AD 1215
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.59 g
Diameter: 17.25 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 18th July 2003 - Friday 18th July 2003
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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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 6b1 (N 975/1)
Obverse description: Bust facing, crowned with sceptre
Obverse inscription: hENR[ICVS R]EX
Reverse description: Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: + ILG[ER ON L]VNDE
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: Helmsley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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