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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-0F5A07

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1189

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 18.25 mm

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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 II of England
Mint or issue place: Wilton Castle
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1b (N 963)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust holding a sceptre left
Obverse inscription: ...RICVS R...
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: ...ER ON WIL
Degree of wear: Worn: fine