LIN-ACA8A5: Medieval silver cut halfpenny

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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-ACA8A5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A medieval silver cut halfpenny, probably of John (1199-1216). The coin is worn and few defining details are visible. The moneyer is RI[CARD] but the mint is missing.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1199
Date to: Circa AD 1216

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.46 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st June 2015 - Tuesday 30th June 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: John of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: John, not further defined
Obverse description: Unclear bust facing, sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: [hENRICVS] R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoils in angles
Reverse inscription: [ ]ARD ON[ ]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: South Kesteven (District)
Parish or ward: Irnham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF0226
Four figure Latitude: 52.82189263
Four figure longitude: -0.48777669
1:25K map: TF0226
1:10K map: TF02NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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