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COIN

Unique ID: FAJN-DC3EC2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

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: 18.2 mm
Width: 8.4 mm
Weight: 0.5 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th May 2014

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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: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined
Obverse description: Front-facing crowned bust, top of head and crown only visible. No sceptre.
Obverse inscription: hEN[ ]X.III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [ ]/[ ]/ON C/ANT (ON ligated; AN ligated)
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine