BERK-4842B3: Medieval coin: Short cross half penny

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-4842B3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn cut halfpenny of an uncertain ruler, dating from c. AD 1180 - 1247 (short cross type). The coin appears to have been struck at the Winchester mint, but the obverse is too worn for further identification.

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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 1247

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.58 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 28th November 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2015.512

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Mint or issue place: Winchester
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: [hE]NRICV[S...]
Reverse description: Short cross with quatrefoil in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ON . WIN
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
Parish or ward: Aldwincle (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL0080
Four figure Latitude: 52.40887558
Four figure longitude: -0.53134446
1:25K map: TL0080
1:10K map: TL08SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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