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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-AA002E

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 1199

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 19.2 mm
Width: 10 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.7 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 9th September 2017 - Saturday 9th September 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2999

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: Forward facing crowned bust holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: [HENRI](CVS). R [EX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [... O]N . LVNDE
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair