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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-156F22

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1248
Date to: AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.75 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st February 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

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
Obverse description: Left hand side of the bust, facing forwards.
Obverse inscription: CVS REX II
Reverse description: Long voided cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: OLE / ONC ON are ligated.