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Unique ID: SOM-578636
Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), voided long cross class 5c, minted by Ricard at London, 1250-1256 AD, North 993
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1256
Quantity: 1
Width: 9.8 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.68 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 2nd April 2012
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Other reference: SCC reciept 22080
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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 5c (N 993)
Obverse description: Crowned bust faicng, oval eyes, holding sceptre to left
Obverse inscription: [hENRI]CVS REX II[I]
Reverse description: Long voided coross pommee with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: RIC[/ARD/ ON L/VND, ND ligated
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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