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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-FE2D7E

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: 0.66 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 017562

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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3c (N 988)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, pellets between curls and neck indicated by two lines.
Obverse inscription: [HENRICV]S REX:II[I]
Reverse description: Voided long cross pommee dividing legend, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: Reverse inscription: [NIC]/OLE/ ON C/[ANT]
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock