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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-ECDA27

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 1194
Date to: Circa AD 1205

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 9.06 mm
Thickness: 0.82 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 17.02 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 16th May 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: Richard I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4, not further defined
Obverse description: Head facing forwards
Obverse inscription: [ ]ICVS R[ ]
Reverse description: voided short cross with crosslets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [ ]ARD ON L[ ]
Initial mark: not present
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair