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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-51DF63

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 1217
Date to: Circa AD 1222

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.4 mm
Width: 8 mm
Thickness: 0.67 mm
Weight: 0.48 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th April 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1865

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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 7a (N 978)
Obverse description: crowned bust facing forwards with sceptre
Obverse inscription: HE[NRICVS R]EX
Reverse description: short cross with quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: ABE[L ON LV]ND
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair