SUSS-2EB2E2: Medieval coin: cut halfpenny of Henry III

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-2EB2E2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), long voided cross class 5b2 or 5c, minted at London by unclear moneyer, 1251-1272 AD, North 992/2 or 993

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.64 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 4th November 2009

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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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross classes 5b-c, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: [hE]NRICVS RE[X III] NR ligated
Reverse description: Long voided cross pattee divideing legend with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [....O]/N LV/NDE ND ligated
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Folkestone and Hythe (District)
To be known as: Snargate

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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