SOM-13D1B2: Silver cut halfpenny of Henry II

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-13D1B2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), probably dating to c. AD 1250. Voided long cross class 4a, uncertain mint and moneyer. North (1994: 226) no. 989.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.64 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt: 019827

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 4a (N 989)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre to left. Central fleur of pellets
Obverse inscription: h[...]/III'
Reverse description: Voided long cross pommee with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [...]O/N[...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
Parish or ward: Chedzoy (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST3437
Four figure Latitude: 51.12845896
Four figure longitude: -2.94454524
1:25K map: ST3437
1:10K map: ST33NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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