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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-442746

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 1251
Date to: Exactly AD 1254

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.1 mm
Width: 7.9 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.57 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th November 2015 - Sunday 15th November 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2836

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
Mint or issue place: Dublin
Type: Irish: cut halfpenny of Henry III (S 6243A)
Obverse description: A forward facing, crowned bust of the king, with sceptre, within an inverted triangle.
Obverse inscription: [HENR]ICVS REX
Reverse description: A voided long cross pommee with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: DAV[I ON DIV]ELI
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine