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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-16BBC4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver medieval cut long-cross halfpenny of Henry III. Moneyer Willem, London mint (AD 1256-1265; Class 5f-g; N996-7).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1256
Date to: Exactly AD 1265
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.54 g
Diameter: 11.6 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4298
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
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross classes 5a-g, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: [hENRICVS] REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross dividing legend; three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: WIL/[LEM / ON L]/VND
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Easterton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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