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Unique ID: BH-8516A9
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver cut halfpenny of Henry III or Edward I, dating to the period 1247 - 1278. Voided long-cross coinage, uncertain class. Moneyer: Nicole, probably at London.
Measurements:18.5mm diameter, 0.7mm thick, 0.68g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1247
Date to: Exactly AD 1278
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.68 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th September 2015
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Other reference: Ver 16/5 - 12
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: Henry III, long cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing (holding sceptre)
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX[...
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: [NIC]/OLE/ONL/[VND
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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