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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-D77B99
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A medieval short-cross cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216) or Henry III (1216-72), class 5 or 6, probably mint of Canterbury (mint name probably given as 'C' only but not certain given cut), moneyer uncertain, dating to 1204-18.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1218
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.39 g
Diameter: 15.6 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 388
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II - Henry III
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: [hE]NRICVS[REX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoils in the angles.
Reverse inscription: [...] .ON. C [...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Winchester
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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