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Unique ID: LVPL-DCDD6A
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Silver voided long cross penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class 5b North vol.I no.992/1.
Obverse: Crowned bust facing front, sceptre in right hand. Legend: hENRICVS REX III
Reverse: Long cross voided with three pellets in each quadrant. Legend: DAV/ION/LVN/DEI
Minted in London, monyer David
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1256
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
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 front, sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Long cross voided with three pellets in each quadrant
Reverse inscription: DAV/ION/LVN/DEI
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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