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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-E85376

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: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1216
Date to: Circa AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.71 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 18th September 2021

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

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: Long cross classes 5a-c, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: HE[NRICVS REX] III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [NIC]OLE ON C[ANT]