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NLM-53F9C2: Medieval Coin: Halfpenny of Henry III

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-53F9C2

Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), class 5c issue of 1250-1256

Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair (left) of two neat curls and pellets

Obverse inscription: hE(----)X III'.

Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.

Reverse inscription: ION/ON[-]/(---)

Diameter: 17.4mm, Weight: 0.60gms,die axis: 12

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 4th August 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM29984

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 class 5c (N 993)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair (left) of two neat curls and pellets
Obverse inscription: hE(----)X III'.
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: ION/ON[-]/(---)
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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