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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-B77996
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver Medieval cut farthing of Henry III, uncertain moneyer, Lincoln mint, (AD 1248; Class 2a; North 985/1).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1248
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 9.05 mm
Width: 8.7 mm
Weight: 0.3 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4080
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Lincoln
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 2a (N 985/1)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: [hENRICVS R]EX T[ERCI]
Reverse description: Voided long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [... L]INC[...]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: New Forest (District)
To be known as: Breamore
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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