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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-F994E4

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 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.3 mm
Width: 14.7 mm
Thickness: 11.2 mm
Weight: 5.06 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th November 2013 - Wednesday 13th November 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Doncaster 00956

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
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3c (N 988)
Obverse description: A forward facing, crowned bust of the king.
Obverse inscription: [HENR]IC[VS] REX I[II]
Reverse description: A voided long cross pommee dividing the legend, with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: WALT[ER ON] (.....)
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine