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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-107DC6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Acut short cross farthing of Henry II, dating to c.1182-c.1189. The mint and moneyer is uncertain. Voided short-cross coinage, Class 1b2 or 1e.Length of coin 11.14 mm Weight 0.325 grams
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1182
Date to: Circa AD 1189
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 11.14 mm
Weight: 0.325 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 9th July 2011
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry II of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: [HENRICVS R]EX
Reverse description: Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [ ] [O]N[ ]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: East Dorset (District)
To be known as: Nr Wimborne
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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