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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-27E0D3

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 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1210

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 9.1 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm

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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: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5a, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forwards. Pellets in hair. Three hair curls. Pellet at base of beard
Obverse inscription: [ ]RICVS RE[ ]
Reverse description: voided short cross with four joined pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [ ]AN ONC[ ]
Initial mark: -
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine