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Unique ID: WAW-484164
Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval coin: penny of Henry III (1216-1272) minted in London by Henri between 1248 and 1250 AD. North No. 987. The coin is bent forming a 'V' shape in profile. The 'V' follows the line of the long cross o nthe reverse.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1248
Date to: Ante AD 1250
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 17.44 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st July 2011 - Monday 22nd November 2010
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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 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Long voided cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: HEN / RIO / NLV / NDE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SO7753
Four figure Latitude: 52.174774
Four figure longitude: -2.337749
1:25K map: SO7753
1:10K map: SO75SE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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