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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-36D373

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 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.5 mm
Width: 9.2 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.71 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: Exeter
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3a (N 986)
Obverse description: A crowned, forward facing bust of the king, without sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS [REX III]
Reverse description: A voided long cross pommee dividing the legend, with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: ION [ON ECCE]TRE
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine