BERK-1F837E: Medieval coin: Cut halfpenny of Henry II

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-1F837E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn cut halfpenny of Henry II, dating to the period AD 1180-1185. Class 1b, mint of Winchester. Moneyer is Rodbert. North N963.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1185

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.46 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2015.262

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: Winchester
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1b (N 963)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: ENRIC[VS]
Reverse description: Short cross with quatrefoil in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ROD/ [W]IN
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Winterbourne (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4672
Four figure Latitude: 51.445129
Four figure longitude: -1.33949823
1:25K map: SU4672
1:10K map: SU47SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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

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