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Unique ID: YORYM-93DEB7
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver cut halfpenny of Henry III, voided long cross reverse, uncertain mint and moneyer, probably Class 5, 1251 - 1272.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1272
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
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: [----]CVS REX[---]
Reverse description: Voided long cross
Reverse inscription: [-----]ON[---]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.