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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-1E8BA1

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 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.52 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 019934

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross classes 5b-c, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: [...]VS REX / II[I]
Reverse description: Voided long cross pommee with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: RIC/[.../...]/VND (ND ligated)
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine