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Unique ID: SF-D80848
Object type certainty: Certain
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A very worn and clipped silver hammered halfpenny struck for Henry III, dating c. 1250-1272. Probably class 4 or 5, moneyer Willem at uncertain mint. Most details illegible due to wear.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1272
Quantity: 1
Width: 7.88 mm
Weight: 0.39 g
Diameter: 13.78 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 17th May 2018
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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 4 or 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre (?) in right hand
Obverse inscription: [....]RICV[....]
Reverse description: Voided long cross quartering coin, three pellets in each angle within inner pelleted border
Reverse inscription: WIL/LEM[.....]
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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