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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-C5D182

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 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1275

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.72 mm
Weight: 8.44 g
Diameter: 15.58 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 12th September 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: TG - Paper - Folder 31

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
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross classes without sceptre (1-3), not further defined
Obverse description: A forward facing crowned bust with beard. No sceptre
Obverse inscription: [ ]ENRICVS[ ]
Reverse description: voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant
Reverse inscription: [ ]ARD/ON[ ]
Initial mark: -
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine