Record ID: DUR-030D56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver voided long cross halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272) dating to the period 1248-1250. The obverse depicts the top of the head of a forward facing bust with two curls visible to the left of the face. The crown is three pellets forming a trefoil in the centre with a band running across the head with a pellet at each end as terminals. The obverse legend reads X . III H. The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The legend reads TRE/ION referring to the mint at Exeter.
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2012
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