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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-9B073C

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 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1265

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 18.64 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2017 - Saturday 1st July 2017

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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: Henry III of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross classes 5a-g, not further defined
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards. R is similar to Figure 19 in North.
Obverse inscription: ENRICVS RE
Reverse description: Long voided cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: RIO / NLV
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine