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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-9017A4

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 1207
Date to: Circa AD 1210

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 14.7 mm
Width: 9.1 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.67 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd September 2018 - Sunday 2nd September 2018

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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: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5c (N 971)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust with sceptre
Obverse inscription: HE[NRICVS R-]EX
Reverse description: voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: RA[VLF ON LV]NDE
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine