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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-A992D4

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 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1216

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.57 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th November 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8641

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross classes 5-8, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, holding sceptre in right hand. Curls arranged 2-2 with pellets in each.
Obverse inscription: H[ENRICVS R]/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross; quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [... ON] LVN
Initial mark: Cross
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock