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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-8B13E3

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 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.63 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st July 2018 - Thursday 18th October 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3262

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: Northampton
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust
Obverse inscription: * HEN[RICVS REX] III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: TOM[AS ON NO]RhA
Initial mark: star
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair