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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-ACAD65

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 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1207

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 9.6 mm
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 17th November 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: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust. Pellets for eyes. Sceptre. Pellets in hair curls
Obverse inscription: hENR[ ]EX
Reverse description: short cross with four conjoined pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CO[ ]ON.C
Initial mark: cross potent
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine