COIN

Unique ID: BERK-134754

Object type certainty: Certain

A silver cut half voided long cross of Henry III (AD 1216- 1272), probably Class 3. Struck by the moneyer Nicole in Canterbury. AD 1248-1250.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Exactly AD 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 0.89 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 17.87 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Canterbury [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278 [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse inscription: HENR[ICUS REX I]II
Reverse description: Voided long cross
Reverse inscription: (NIC)OLE ON C(ANT)
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Oxfordshire
District: Vale Of White Horse
Parish: West Hanney

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SU4091
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th September 2010

Rally details.

This object was found at West Hanney 2010 held Friday 10th September 2010 - Sunday 12th September 2010

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Mr Michael Byard - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Miss Anni Byard - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: Y142

References cited

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    Created: Tuesday 7th February 2012
    Updated: Thursday 9th February 2012

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