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Unique ID: SF-1A7E49
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn and bent silver hammered cut halfpenny probably struck for John, dating c. 1205-1210. Probably class 5, moneyer Ricard, mint uncertain but possibly London. Part of the coin has bent back on itself, thus obscuring most of the obverse face.
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 1210
Quantity: 1
Width: 10.45 mm
Weight: 0.64 g
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 26th April 2018
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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 class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre held in right hand
Obverse inscription: [hENRI]CVS R[EX]
Reverse description: Voided shortcross quartering coin, quatrefoil in each angle within inner pelleted border
Reverse inscription: +RICAR[......]D
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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