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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-94DFB2

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: Circa AD 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.94 mm
Width: 9.33 mm
Weight: 0.7 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th May 2011

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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: 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: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: [HENR]ICVS REX
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: [WIL]LEM/ONC...
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine