BH-2F9D32: Cut halfpenny of Henry III or Edward I

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-2F9D32

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A hammered silver coin of medieval date. Cut voided long cross halfpenny of Henry III or Edward I (AD 1247-1279). The coin is in reasonable condition, with little wear or corrosion. It measures 17.2mm diameter by 0.4 and weighs 0.70g.

Class: Cut halfpenny
Sub class: Voided long cross

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1246
Date to: Ante AD 1280

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 10th January 2005

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 05/20 - 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Obverse description: Crowned facing bust with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: h[ENRICVS] RE[X] III
Reverse description: Voided long cross, 3 pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: ION-[ON-CAN-T]ER

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Astwick

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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