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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-8C8B71

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: Exactly AD 1251
Date to: Exactly AD 1254

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 17.86 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012 - Wednesday 6th June 2012

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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: Dublin
Type: Irish: cut halfpenny of Henry III (S 6243A)
Obverse description: Bust facing forward, holding a sceptre within a triangle.
Obverse inscription: H[ ] / III
Reverse description: Long voided cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: OND / IVE
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine