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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-013F87
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy cut voided long cross half penny of Henry III, (1216-1272). Reverse: VER/TOM; voided short cross. Minted in York by Tomas. Class IIIb-c. AD1248-1250. North no. 987-988.
Dimensions: 17mm in diameter, 0.7g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1216
Date to: Circa AD 1272
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st December 2015 - Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: [HENRICV]S REX I[II]
Reverse description: Voided long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: TOM[.....]VER
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Selby (District)
To be known as: Bryam cum Sutton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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