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COIN
Unique ID: BH-7CE914
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver cut halfpenny (voided short-cross type) of John; Class 5b2 coin, minted 1204-1209; moneyer: Andreu at London, Canterbury, Lincoln or Winchester.
The coin is slightly worn in places. It measures 18.3mm in diameter, 0.6mm thick and weighs 0.67g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1204
Date to: Exactly AD 1209
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.67 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 14th February 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/43 - 4
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: John, not further defined
Obverse description: [Crowned] bust left, holding sceptre.
Obverse inscription: [hENRIC]VS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short-cross, four pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: [+AN]DREV.ON[...
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: Welwyn Hatfield (District)
To be known as: Ayot St. Lawrence
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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