BH-DEE314: Medieval coin: Cut halfpenny (voided long-cross type) of Henry III

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-DEE314

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn and damaged silver Cut halfpenny (Voided long-cross type) of Henry III; Class IIIc coin; probably minted by Henri at London, 1247-1272AD. Measures 18.4mm in diameter, 0.5mm thick and weighs 0.65g.

Class: Cut halfpenny
Sub class: Voided long-cross

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1247
Date to: AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.65 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 30th January 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 08/17 - 3

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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 3c (N 988)
Obverse description: [Crowned] bust facing.
Obverse inscription: [hEN]RICVS REX:[III]
Reverse description: Voided long-cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: hEN/[RI ON LV]/NDE (probably)
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Weston

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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