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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-C9A556

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 1217
Date to: Circa AD 1242

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.8 mm
Width: 9.4 mm
Thickness: 0.56 mm
Weight: 0.67 g
Diameter: 17.81 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st January 2018 - Monday 8th October 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS Form 003243

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: Short cross class 7, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: H[ENRICV]S REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [HE]NRI ON C[...]
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair