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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-A993D7

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 1222
Date to: Circa AD 1236

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.59 g
Diameter: 17.43 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: RCM 0638

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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 7b (N 979)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forward with curls for hair
Obverse inscription: RICVS R
Reverse description: Voided short cross with four pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: TOMAS
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine