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Unique ID: BERK-676A8C
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A worn Medieval silver penny of Henry III (1216-72), Voided Long Cross possibly Class 3b, dating from AD 1248 - 1250 (North 987, mint: York, moneyer: Rener. Ref: North 1994: page 226; Wren 1993: 28, 52.
The coin measures 18.7 mm in diameter, and weighs 1.13 g.
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: 1.13 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm
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Other reference: 0003
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Unknown
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, no sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX . II[I']
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: REN/ER O/N [EV/ERW]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU9179
Four figure Latitude: 51.50261986
Four figure longitude: -0.69033141
1:25K map: SU9179
1:10K map: SU97NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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North, J.J. | 1960 | English Hammered Coinage: Vol 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son | Page 226 | ||
Wren, C R | 1993 | The Voided Long-Cross Coinage 1247-1279. Henry III & Edward I | Pages 28, 52 |