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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-D0739F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1209

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.35 mm
Width: 9.37 mm
Thickness: 0.75 mm
Weight: 0.65 g

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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: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b2 (N 970 ii)
Obverse description: Facing crowned bust holding sceptre left
Obverse inscription: +H[ENRICVS]R/EX
Reverse description: Short cross with four pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: +[_____O]N.CANT
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine