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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-C781B5

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 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1278

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.1 mm
Width: 7.9 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.68 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013 - Thursday 14th May 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2594

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: Unknown
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross classes with sceptre (4-7), not further defined
Obverse description: (Forward facing crowned bust) holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: [...]ON [...]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor