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COIN
Unique ID: OXON-3E5FE4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216) dating to the period AD 1209-1217. Probably Class 6. Struck by an uncertain moneyer in London. North N974-975.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1209
Date to: Circa AD 1217
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 16.7 mm
Width: 8.7 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: OXPAS2019.183
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 6, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: hENR
Reverse description: Short cross, quatrefoil in each quarter
Reverse inscription: VNDE
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Cherwell (District)
To be known as: Near Bicester
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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