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Unique ID: FAKL-E3DEAA
Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval silver cut halfpenny made from a short-cross penny possibly of Class V or VI, King John (1199-1216). Mint unknown. Diameter 17.6mm, Mass 0.66g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1237
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.66 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
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Other reference: ELL 400
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: John, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust, facing, most of detail lost.
Obverse inscription: [henricu] SR [ex]
Reverse description: Short cross
Reverse inscription: ]ER ON [
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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