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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-F432F1

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 1205
Date to: Exactly AD 1207

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.61 g
Diameter: 18.69 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th November 2018 - Saturday 2nd February 2019

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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 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards, holding a sceptre. Two curls to the left with a pellet within,the others not visible.
Obverse inscription: hE - REX
Reverse description: Short-voided cross with a quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: WA - · LV
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine