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COIN
Unique ID: NMS-9E99D1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver cut voided long cross halfpenny of Henry III; Moneyer ION, mint probably Canterbury; AD 1251-1272
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: Exactly AD 1272
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.63 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 29th September 2012
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 29693
Other reference: GC
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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: [crowned bust facing]
Obverse inscription: [...]REX III'
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: ION/O(N)/[...]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Near Taverham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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