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COIN

Unique ID: NCL-4EBE97

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1251

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.81 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 27th August 2012 - Monday 8th October 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: Unknown
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Henry III, long cross, not further defined
Obverse description: forward bust crowned
Obverse inscription: hENRIC[cut]I
Reverse description: voided longcross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: NIC/OLE[cut]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine