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COIN

Unique ID: LANCUM-1F9E9A

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 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.94 mm
Width: 8.63 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.79 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: N5179

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 classes 5a-c, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward-facing bust with sceptre
Obverse inscription: III HEN
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in corners
Reverse inscription: OLE ON
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine