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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-A70808

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 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1247

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.54 g
Diameter: 18.44 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 7th May 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 II - Henry III
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Obverse is very worn, crown is visible and two curls of hair on the right side of the bust.
Obverse inscription: HENRIC[...]
Reverse description: Voided short-cross with quatrefoil in the two visible quarters.
Reverse inscription: [...]N LVNDE...
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair