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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-A1256B

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 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 15.9 mm
Width: 7.9 mm
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.44 g

Personal details

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Recorded by: Dr Simon Maslin
Identified by: Dr Simon Maslin

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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5a (N 991)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre, half fleurs at ends of crown.
Reverse description: Voided long cross.
Reverse inscription: [NIC]/OLE/ONC/[ANT]
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine