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COIN

Unique ID: LVPL-5973F3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1209

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 8.9 mm
Thickness: 0.71 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 17.55 mm

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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: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5c (N 971)
Obverse description: Crowned head facing forwards
Obverse inscription: hE [ ]EX
Reverse description: voided short cross, with crosslets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: +WA[ ]N.?LI
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine