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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-1A9C67

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 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 9.5 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Wheel made
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 forwards
Obverse inscription: hENRICV[ ]
Reverse description: voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [ ]LEM ONL[ ]
Initial mark: not present
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine