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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-3BCE26

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 1256
Date to: Circa AD 1258

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 9 mm
Thickness: 0.79 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 18.34 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 25th August 2012 - Monday 27th August 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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5f (N 996)
Obverse description: Crowned head facing forward, with sceptre
Obverse inscription: hE[ ]III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [ ]ON L VND
Initial mark: not present
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine