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Description: | Half of a silver coin. The coin is extremely worn especially the obverse which is almost indecipherableObverse: Crowned head facing forwards, three pellets under the faint 'ghost' of the rim of the crown are just visible, along with the eyes. Locks of hair may also be visible on the right side.Inscription: (nothing legible)Reverse: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle. These are surrounded by an inner ring of closely set pellets. The inscription surrounds this ring but is virtually obliterated. The outside edge forms a slightly raised rim along a short section of the circumference.Inscription: (nothing legible)Discussion: Voided long cross silver penny cut to a half penny. These coins were produced between 1247-1279 (Henry III and Edward I).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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