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COIN |
Unique
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PUBLIC-A72F5B |
Awaiting
validation  |
Chronology |
Broad
period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD
1250
Date to: Circa AD
1256 |
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Coin
data (numismatics) |
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 classes 5a-c, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre
Obverse inscription: III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant
Reverse inscription: OIL/VI[D]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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Spatial
data |
Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Tonbridge and Malling (District)
Parish or ward: Wateringbury (Civil Parish) |
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Description
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An incomplete silver medieval cut
voided long cross halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272 AD),
Class 5b dating to c.1250-1256 AD. Minted in
London. Ligation present on reverse between 'ON'. North number 992. Estimated
Diameter 18.5mm : Width 8.77mm : Length 15.25mm : Weight 0.45g.
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Dimensions
and weight |
Quantity:
1
Length: 15.25 mm
Width: 8.77 mm
Weight: 0.45 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm |
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Materials
and construction |
Primary
material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete |
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Personal
details |
Recorded
by: Mr
David Clarke
Identified by: Mr
David Clarke |
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Discovery
dates |
Date(s)
of discovery: Wednesday
15th March 2017 |
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