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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-F9D83C

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
Width: 8.6 mm
Thickness: 0.95 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Monday 20th October 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2014.654

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: Bristol
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: h REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ELI/S ON [...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine