Record ID: IOW-7B8265
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver short cross cut halfpenny of Henry II - Henry III, (AD1180-1247), minted at Rhuddlan (North 1994: 212-222). Not further defined due to double or triple striking on the obverse. Obverse: hENRIC[ ]; Crowned bust facing with sceptre Reverse: +[ ]N RVLA; Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each quadrant Diameter: 19.7mm. Weight: 0.69g. DA=12:2. The coin dates between 1180-c. 1215.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2013
Last updated: Saturday 23rd February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.