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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-3C2BA4

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 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1217

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.48 mm
Weight: 0.47 g
Diameter: 15.99 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd September 2012 - Monday 12th November 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Reference Number PAS 2042

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Unknown
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross classes 5-8, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing bust
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [...]ON [...]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair