BH-252002: Medieval coin: cut halfpenny of Henry III

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-252002

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272); Voided long-cross, Classes 2b to 3c, struck 1248-1250. Moneyer and mint: ADA[M ON OXO]NFO (Oxford).

Dimensions: 18.5mm diameter, 0.6mm thick. Weight: 0.68g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.68 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th March 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 12/55 - 12

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Oxford
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross classes without sceptre (1-3), not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: *hENRIC[VS REX II]I
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: ADA/[M ON OXO]/NFO
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Ovington

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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