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Unique ID: NLM-FC7D19
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), class 3b issue of 1250.
Obverse description: facing bust no sceptre, hair [left] of two neat curls and pellets.
Obverse inscription: h(---)EX.III
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: W[?A]/[?]LTE/(---)
Diameter: 17.4mm, Weight: 0.49gms, die axis: probably 1
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1250
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.49 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 14th November 2016
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Other reference: NLM34735
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: facing bust no sceptre, hair [left] of two neat curls and pellets
Obverse inscription: h(---)EX.III
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: W[?A]/[?]LTE/(---)
Die axis measurement: 1 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 1 metre square.
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