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COIN
Unique ID: SF-10D57A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver Medieval cut halfpenny of Henry II (AD 1154-1189), class 1b-1c, dating to AD 1180-1185. Mint of Oxford. Richard moneyer.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1189
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.81 mm
Weight: 0.58 g
Diameter: 17.91 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th June 2018
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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: Henry II of England
Mint or issue place: Oxford
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned facing bust, [holding sceptre.
Obverse inscription: hENRICV[S REX]
Reverse description: Short voided cross; quatrefoil in angles.
Reverse inscription: [RIC]ARD ON O[...]
Initial mark: -
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Stowupland
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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