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Unique ID: LVPL-F051A7
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A complete medieval voided long cross silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272) Class 5g dating to 1258-1265, North no.997. Mint of London by Willem.
Obverse: Crowned bust forwards with sceptre in right hand. Legend: hENRI[CVS REX III]
Reverse: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Legend: [WIL]/LEM/ONL[VND]
Notes:
Finder ref: Oct 2019 no.35.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1258
Date to: Circa AD 1265
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 5th October 2019
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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 5g (N 997)
Obverse description: Crowned bust forwards with sceptre in right hand.
Obverse inscription: hENRI[CVS REX III]
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant
Reverse inscription: [WIL]/LEM/ONL[VND]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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