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COIN
Unique ID: LIN-475EB3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver cut halfpenny of Henry III, long cross type, uncertain moneyer, mint of Canterbury, struck AD1251-1272. Class 5.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1251
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.55 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 26th November 2013
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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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: [hENRICVS REX] III
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in angles
Reverse inscription: [ ]N CAN[ ]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: West Lindsey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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