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Unique ID: PAS-4EE667
Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272) dating to the period 1250-1256. Long cross Class 5b2-c. Mint of Canterbury. Moneyer: (possibly) Willem.
It has been bent upwards at one end. It measures 17.3mm by 8.3mm by 0.6mm and weighs 0.53g.
Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1256
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.3 mm
Width: 8.3 mm
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.53 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 31st March 2014 - Monday 31st March 2014
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Other reference: Weekend Wanderers USA Tour March-April 2014
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: Long cross classes 5b-c, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre
Obverse inscription: [...]REX III
Reverse description: Long voided cross pommée with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: (LEM)/ON C, O and N ligated
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU4288
Four figure Latitude: 51.58929397
Four figure longitude: -1.39514884
1:25K map: SU4288
1:10K map: SU48NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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