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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-B7BE2A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.3 mm
Weight: 0.67 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st March 2021 - Friday 30th April 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS 3634

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: Unknown
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined
Obverse description: Bust facing forward
Obverse inscription: H[ENRICVS R]EX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: NIC[OL]E [.....]
Initial mark: star
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine