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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-8AF743

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 1204
Date to: Exactly AD 1209

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.65 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 10th June 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM42934

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b, not further defined
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, narrow pointed face, hair [left] of two neat curls and pellets, beard of fine strokes
Obverse inscription: hEN(---)[--]
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (---)/ON[?]/V[?N-]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine