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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-36C731

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 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.4 mm
Width: 8.6 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.63 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 15th July 2010 - Thursday 14th July 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1538

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: Winchester
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined
Obverse description: A forward facing, crowned bust of the king, without sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENR[ICVS REX] III
Reverse description: A long cross pommee dividing the legend, with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: IVR[DAN ON W]INC
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair