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Unique ID: WILT-B8727B
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut farthing of Henry III, dating to the period AD 1248-1250. Reverse depicting a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Uncertain mint. Moneyer Nicole. Class IIb-III.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1250
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.28 g
Diameter: 10.43 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 5239
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross classes without sceptre (1-3), not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forward.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: A voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: ALA[...]
Initial mark: Illegible
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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