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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-D5E088

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1249
Date to: Circa AD 1286

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.3 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st January 2007 - Monday 19th March 2007

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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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards.
Obverse inscription: REX : II
Reverse description: Long voided cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: ON C / ANT - ON and AN are ligatured.
Degree of wear: Worn: fine