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Unique ID: LIN-F04F92
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver medieval cut long-cross halfpenny of Henry III. Moneyer Henri of London mint (Class 3 or 4; AD 1248-1251).
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1251
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.39 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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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: Henry III, long cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. Inscription starts at 12 o'clock.
Obverse inscription: [h]ENRICVS [REX III]
Reverse description: Voided long cross dividing legend. Three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [H]EN/[RI O/N LV]/NDE
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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