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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-44208D

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 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1189

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 9.4 mm
Width: 8.8 mm
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.22 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 12th February 2022

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: MWS

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1, not further defined
Obverse description: Head facing forward holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: (...)R(...)
Reverse description: Voided short cross
Reverse inscription: (...)N . LV
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair