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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-633501

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Evidence of reuse: Cut in half to create a cut half penny

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1272
Period of reuse: MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 9.4 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm

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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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Sceptre. Double banded crown.
Obverse inscription: [ ]III
Reverse description: voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ONC/A[ ]
Initial mark: not present
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair