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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-A9436B

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: Circa AD 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 5657

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: Cronwed bust facing with beard of three pellets flanking central pellet and no neck.
Obverse inscription: [...]ENRICVS[...] (NR ligated)
Reverse description: Voided long cross pommee dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: NIC/[.../...]/VND
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock