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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-7E7A0C

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 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18 mm
Width: 9.6 mm
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.57 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 24th October 2021 - Sunday 24th October 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3749 - bag 09

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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5c (N 993)
Obverse description: Crowned head facing, holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENRIC[VS REX III]
Reverse description: Long cross voided with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: WIL/[LEM/ON L]/VND
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine