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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-AE8293

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
Weight: 0.65 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 2nd September 2015 - Wednesday 2nd December 2015

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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
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross classes with sceptre (4-7), not further defined
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards, holding a sceptre.
Obverse inscription: Illegible due to corrosion.
Reverse description: Long voided cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: EN[ ] / [ ]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor