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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-C02F62

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.4 mm
Width: 8.4 mm
Thickness: 0.59 mm
Weight: 0.58 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 20th February 2008 - Wednesday 20th February 2008

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Materials and construction

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

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: Henry III, long cross, not further defined
Obverse description: [Forward facing bust]
Obverse inscription: [HE]NRICVS[…] (N and R are ligated)
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: [NIC] OLE ON(C) […]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair