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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-86C294

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18 mm
Width: 9 mm
Weight: 0.67 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2013

Rally details.

This object was found at Ston Easton, Somerset (01/09/13)

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Rally ticket 183

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: Hereford
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: hEN[RICVS REX] III
Reverse description: Long voided cross pommee dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ROG/[...]/[...]/REF (E and F ligated)
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine