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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-D58AFB

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: Exactly AD 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.73 mm
Width: 8.97 mm
Thickness: 0.76 mm
Weight: 0.74 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 13th February 2021 - Saturday 13th February 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS Form No 003702

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: Norwich
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned head facing; without sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENR[ICVS REX] III
Reverse description: Long cross voided with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: [HVG/]E ON/NOR[WIC]
Initial mark: Crescent and star
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine