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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-6F3362

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: Exactly AD 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.53 g
Diameter: 17.79 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th November 2017 - Sunday 5th November 2017

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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: Henry III of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards.
Obverse inscription: hE[ ]EX III
Reverse description: Long voided cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: RI O / N[ ]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine