Record ID: PUBLIC-A57C87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver "hammered" penny of Henry III (1216-1272). This 'voided' long cross penny is class 3a2 dating it to 1248-1249. It was minted in Gloucester by the moneyer Lucas. Diameter 18.0mm. Thickness 0.9mm. Weight 1.50g. North: 987 The finder has images of the coin to Robert Page (of http://www.henry3.com) who notes The other coin is a class 3a2 - as indicated by the characteristic initial mark - sharp points, and lowest pointing vertically down. Of the 213 Lucas's of Gloucester coins in the Brussels Hoard, only 12 were of class 3a2, so a scarce coin. The reverse rea…
Created on: Sunday 24th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.