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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-1437E9

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 1214
Date to: Circa AD 1242

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.7 mm
Width: 8.5 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.63 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st December 2015 - Tuesday 23rd February 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2844

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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 7, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing bust
Obverse inscription: [HEN]RICVS R[EX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [...] ON LV[...]
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair