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Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval silver long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1248-1250). Class 3c. North 988. Mint of London, moneyer uncertain.
Obverse: Crowned bust facing without sceptre. [HENRIC]VS RE[X III]
Reverse: Voided long cross dividing legend. []/[]/NLV/[NDE]
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.49 g
Diameter: 18.03 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th July 2017
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Other reference: 1455 moljam
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3c (N 988)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing without sceptre.
Obverse inscription: [HENRIC]VS RE[X III]
Reverse description: Voided long cross dividing legend.
Reverse inscription: []/[]/NLV/[NDE]
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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