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Unique ID: HAMP-FC5B04
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Medieval short cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), class 7a, dating to 1217-22. Mint of Canterbury. Both faces are very worn.
Reference: North 978.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1217
Date to: Circa AD 1242
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.42 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th March 2014
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Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form No. 3447
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
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: Short cross class 7a (N 978)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre
Obverse inscription: [HENRI]CVS R E[X]
Reverse description: Voided short cross with quatrefoil in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [ ]CANTE
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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