BH-AD81C2: Medieval coin: Voided long cross penny of Henry III

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-AD81C2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A hammered silver Voided long cross penny of Henry III, class 5b or 5c, 1250-ca.1256. Minted in London by Ricard. The coin is in good condition with little wear or corrosion. It measures 17.1mm diameter by 0.4mm thick and weighs 1.3g. [l-c5b-c]

Class: Penny
Sub class: Voided long cross

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 17.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th June 2005

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: DP K - 51

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross, 3 pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: RIC/ARD/ONL/VND

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Kensworth

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Kensworth rally
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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