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Unique ID: WMID-40A574
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver medieval short cross penny of Henry III, dating from circa 1242-1247. The coin is of Class 8b2. It was minted by Nichole at Canterbury.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1242
Date to: Circa AD 1247
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.76 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 18.48 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 7th February 2009
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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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 8b (formerly 8b1 and 2: N 981/1-2)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre to left.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: NICHOLE: [ONCAN]
Initial mark: Cross pommee on reverse.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP1899
Four figure Latitude: 52.588508
Four figure longitude: -1.735745
1:25K map: SP1899
1:10K map: SP19NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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