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Unique ID: LANCUM-985B5E
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Silver medieval cut longcross halfpenny of Henry III, dating to the period c. 1252 - 1254 AD. Class 5b-5c, probably 5c2. Mint of Canterbury. Obverse of forward-facing crowned bust with sceptre, ENRICV. Wedge-tailed R. Reverse of voided long-cross with three pellets in corners within beaded circle, ON C/ANT. The coin is 16.3mm in diameter and 0.75mm in thickness. It weighs 0.60g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1252
Date to: Circa AD 1254
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.75 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 16.3 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Front-facing crowned bust with sceptre
Obverse inscription: ENRICV
Reverse description: Voided long-cross with three pellets in corners
Reverse inscription: ON CANT
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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