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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-F72504

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 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.72 mm
Width: 9.38 mm
Thickness: 0.81 mm
Weight: 0.8 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2005 - Sunday 1st January 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1815

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: Northampton
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust
Obverse inscription: [HENRICV]S REX • III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: [... O]N NORHA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine