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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-C5B7CC
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216), short cross class 5b2-3 or 5c, minted by Willelm at unclear mint, AD 1205-1210, North (1994:221) no. 970 or 971.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1205
Date to: Exactly AD 1210
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.53 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 16738
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre to left
Obverse inscription: [hEN]RICVS R/[EX]
Reverse description: Short voided cross pommee with small pommee saltires in each corner.
Reverse inscription: WILLELM [ON ...]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Crewkerne CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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