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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-D4D747

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 1249

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18 mm
Width: 9 mm
Weight: 0.61 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st April 2019 - Sunday 4th August 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: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Gloucester
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3a (N 986)
Obverse description: crowned bust facing forward (only the left side remains)
Obverse inscription: REX . III
Reverse description: long cross voided with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: ON GLOV
Degree of wear: Worn: fine