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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-ADA696
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Medieval silver cut farthing of Henry III dating to AD 1250 to 1265. Long voided cross class 5a-g. Minted probably by Renaud at unclear mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 11.2 mm
Width: 8.41 mm
Weight: 0.25 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 4th July 2018 - Thursday 4th October 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 017767
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross classes 5a-g, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned head with sceptre
Obverse inscription: [hEN]RIC[VS REX III]
Reverse description: Long cross pommee dividing legend with three pellets in one quarter
Reverse inscription: [REN]/AVD[....]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Downton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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