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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-1E7110

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 1190
Date to: Circa AD 1242

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.9 mm
Width: 9 mm
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.64 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st February 2015 - Thursday 14th May 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2607

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II - Henry III
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing bust with dashes forming beard and rounded drapery. E instead of C in legend
Obverse inscription: [HENRI]EVS R-E[X] [sic]
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [... ON LV]NDE
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair