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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-A88E57

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: Exactly AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1189

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 10.55 mm
Width: 10.1 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.28 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th March 2011 - Thursday 31st March 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3063

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry II of England
Mint or issue place: Lincoln
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1b (N 963)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: [hENR]ICV[S REX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross dividing the inner field into quarters; small cross pommee in each angle
Reverse inscription: [+ LEF]WINE [. ON . NICO]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine