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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-CEF0C0

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: Exactly AD 1251
Date to: Exactly AD 1254

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 18.94 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 28th April 2013

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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: Dublin
Type: Irish: penny of Henry III (S 6235 - 6243)
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards within a triangular border. The bust is holding a sceptre. ENR are ligatured.
Obverse inscription: HENR - X III
Reverse description: Long voided cross with three pellets in each quarter. AR are ligatured.
Reverse inscription: RIC / ARD
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine