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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-4A4396

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval silver long cross halfpenny of an uncertain ruler. Possibly Edward IV. The edges clipped leaving the inscription illegible. Minted in London.

diameter:12.14mm, thickness:0.54mm, weight:0.43g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1279
Date to: Circa AD 1489

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.54 mm
Weight: 0.43 g
Diameter: 12.14 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Obverse description: Crowned head facing
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: : []/[.AS/LON/[]

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Medway (Unitary Authority)
District: Medway (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Cliffe

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: KENT
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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