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Unique ID: SOM-B8F280
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A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216) dating to c. AD 1205-1207. Voided short cross class 5b, minted by Andreu at Winchester. Mass (2001: 39). North (1994: 221) no. 970.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1207
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.64 g
Diameter: 19 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt: 019439
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Winchester
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b2 (N 970 ii)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre to left
Obverse inscription: [...]CVS R/ EX (Round topped R)
Reverse description: Voided short cross pommee with quatrefoil in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [...]REV [. I]N W[...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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