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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-1FEA80

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 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.76 mm
Width: 8.63 mm
Thickness: 0.97 mm
Weight: 0.67 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 13th December 2012 - Thursday 12th December 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2142

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: Lincoln
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3a (N 986)
Obverse description: Forward facing bust
Obverse inscription: H[ENRICVS R]EX III
Reverse description: voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ION [ON LINC](OLN)
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair