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COIN
Unique ID: DENO-32F837
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Complete struck or hammered silver cut voided long cross halfpenny of Henry III. Class 4-5, probably class 5c-g, probably minted by Ion at London. Dated c.1251-1272.
Coin Classification: probably North number 993-997.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1272
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2011 - Tuesday 1st March 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E7285
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 5a-g, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust with sceptre facing.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Voided long cross with 3 pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [I]O[N]/ON L[?VND]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Newark and Sherwood (District)
To be known as: Thoresby Estate
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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