COIN

Unique ID: BH-BDE286

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: Exactly AD 1180
Date to: Exactly AD 1185

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.45 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th April 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/87 - 4

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: York
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, [holding sceptre].
Obverse inscription: [H]ENRICVS [R/EX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: GERARD[...
Initial mark: Cross pattée.
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine