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Unique ID: NLM-5183BC
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), probably class 3b, issue of 1247-1272; possibly London mint by moneyer name David.
Obverse description: Facing bust with hair (right) of two neat curls and pellets and beard of two rows of pellets with chin pellet, oval eyes; legend starts at 12 O'clock.
Obverse inscription: HENRICV(--)
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)VID/[looks like AME though Wren suggests ONL]
Diameter: 18.2mm, Weight: 0.68gms, die axis: probably 3
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1247
Date to: Circa AD 1272
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.68 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Other reference: NLM28294
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: Long cross class 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: Facing bust with hair (right) of two neat curls and pellets and beard of two rows of pellets with chin pellet, oval eyes; legend starts at 12 O'clock
Obverse inscription: HENRICV(--)
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)VID/[looks like AME though Wren suggests ONL]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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