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Unique ID: ESS-279464
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). The obverse has been heavily worn, making it difficult to discern the type. The reverse has a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The inscription reads NIC / [OLE / ON /] LVND, minted in London by Nicole.
Dimensions: diameter: 18.42 mm; weight: 0.57g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1216
Date to: Circa AD 1272
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.57 g
Diameter: 18.42 mm
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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: Bust illegible
Obverse inscription: [hENRICVS REX]
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: NIC / [OLE / ON /] LVND
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TL5506
Four figure Latitude: 51.73128885
Four figure longitude: 0.2430647
1:25K map: TL5506
1:10K map: TL50NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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