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Unique ID: BH-632372
Object type certainty: Certain
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A probable cut halfpenny* of Henry III (1216-1272); Voided long-cross coinage, probably Class IIIa-c (1248-1250); probably minted at Wilton.
Dimensions: 17.7mm diameter, 0.3mm thick. Weight: 0.72g.
Notes:
*Coin has been folded along cross, and break may have occurred more recently.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1250
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.3 mm
Weight: 0.72 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012
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Other reference: Ver 12/1 - 10
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Wilton Castle
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: [hENR]ICVS REX [III]
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: ...W]/ILT/ONE
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.