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COIN
Unique ID: DUR-7CDDB6
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216 to 1272) dating to the period AD 1250 to 1256. North number 993.
The obvere depicts a forward facing crowned bust holding a sceptre left. The legend reads HEN...III' with the legend starting after the sceptre. The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each angle. The legend reads LVN/DEN with the E and N ligated.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1256
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 17.73 mm
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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 class 5c (N 993)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust holding a sceptre left
Obverse inscription: HEN....III'
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: LVN/DEN
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Near Blyth
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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