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COIN

Unique ID: NARC-C17912

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1209
Date to: Circa AD 1217

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.45 mm
Width: 9.17 mm
Thickness: 0.65 mm
Weight: 0.6 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 28th September 2021

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
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 6a2 (N 974/2)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: hENRICV[SR/EX]
Reverse description: Short cross with quatrefoil in each quadrant
Reverse inscription: [???]ON•LVND
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair