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Unique ID: BERK-E28183
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD1216 - 1272), voided long cross type possibly Class 5 c.AD1251 - 1275. London mint, moneyer unknown.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1275
Quantity: 1
Width: 10.1 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th September 2010
This object was found at West Hanney 2010
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Other reference: Y612
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: [h]ENRICVS RE[X III]
Reverse description: Voided long cross quartering with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: ... / ON L / VND
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU3892
Four figure Latitude: 51.625541
Four figure longitude: -1.452451
1:25K map: SU3892
1:10K map: SU39SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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