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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-E56B51

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: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 9 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 9th October 2016 - Sunday 9th October 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8449

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: Winchester
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5a (N 991)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, fleur on crown is clear, half fleur at each side of crown. Two curls at head, lombardic h and closed E in legend. X made of waved lines.
Obverse inscription: hE[ ]X III
Reverse description: Voided long cross pommee divides legend, three pellets in each quarter. Wedgetailed R in legend.
Reverse inscription: [ ]/RIO/NW/[ ]
Initial mark: Cross pommee on sceptre
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine