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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-C355A4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1382
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.73 mm
Weight: 0.57 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 017596

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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: Facing bust. No sceptre.
Obverse inscription: [h]ENRICVS R[EX III]
Reverse description: Voided long cross with pellets in angles
Reverse inscription: [--- O]N LVNDE
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair