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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-9640AD

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 1199
Date to: Circa AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.55 mm
Width: 11.16 mm
Thickness: 0.69 mm
Weight: 0.63 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 14th October 2017

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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 classes 5-8, not further defined
Obverse description: Facing crowned bust with sceptre dividing legend. Crown is made of 5 pellet, eyes are solid
Obverse inscription: +hENR[ICVS.R/EX]
Reverse description: Short Cross with quatrefoils in each angle
Reverse inscription: +[___.O]N.LV
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine