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NLM-E52623: medieval short cross cut halfpenny

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-E52623

Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval silver short cross cut halfpenny, unknown ruler, Carlisle mint, c. 1180-1209.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1209

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.54 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2007

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM11423

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Mint or issue place: Carlisle
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust
Obverse inscription: [HEN]RICVS R[EX...]
Reverse description: voided short cross with a quartefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [...]ON CAR
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Cottam

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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