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Unique ID: PUBLIC-6E1DF8
Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval silver long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III. Minted by Richard of London. Wren Vb. Wedge shaped limb on R. dating c. 1251-1272
Obverse: Crowned bust facing. Sceptre in right hand. [HENR]ICVS REX[III]
Reverse: Voided long cross dividing legend. 3 pellets in each quadrant. [RIC]/ARD/ONL/[VND]
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1272
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.76 g
Diameter: 16.47 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 7th August 2017
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Other reference: 1504 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 5b (N 992)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. Sceptre in right hand.
Obverse inscription: [HENR]ICVS REX[III]
Reverse description: Voided long cross dividing legend. 3 pellets in each quadrant.
Reverse inscription: [RIC]/ARD/ONL/[VND]
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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