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Unique ID: DEV-47C63F
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A medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272) dating to 1248-50.
North (1980: 182) Class 3c. Minted at Canterbury, moneyer unknown.
17.8mm diameter, 0.83mm thickness, weight 0.76g
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
Thickness: 0.83 mm
Weight: 0.76 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 3rd January 2019 - Wednesday 6th March 2019
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Other reference: SCC Receipt 017878
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3c (N 988)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: [...]RIC[...]
Reverse description: Long cross voided with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: []/ON C/ANT
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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