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Unique ID: ESS-F55260
Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry II to Henry III, short long cross class I-VIII not further defined, minted by uncertain moneyer at London, 1180-1247 AD. North (1980, pg. 178-180), no. 962-982.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1180
Date to: Exactly AD 1247
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.5 mm
Width: 8.2 mm
Thickness: 0.65 mm
Weight: 0.58 g
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Other reference: CIMS OEF 7287
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II - Henry III
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forward
Obverse inscription: hENRIC[VS REX ...]
Reverse description: Short cross pommee, cross pommee in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [...] ON . LVND
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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