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A silver Medieval cut halfpenny of Henry II (AD 1154-1189), short cross type 1b, dating to AD 1180-1185. Godard moneyer, mint of London.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1185
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.19 mm
Weight: 0.63 g
Diameter: 19.69 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 21st April 2017
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1b (N 963)
Obverse description: Crowned facing bust, holding sceptre.
Obverse inscription: [h]ENRICVS[ R-EX]
Reverse description: Short voided cross, with quatrefoil of four pellets in angles.
Reverse inscription: GOD[ARD.ON.L]VND
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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