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Unique ID: WMID-3EFC88
Object type certainty: Certain
A silver medieval voided long cross penny of Henry III (reigned AD 1216-1272. The moneyer is Robert and the coin was probably minted in Canterbury, probably Class 5c, dating from AD 1250 to 1256. The coin suffers from some wear.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Exactly AD 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1256
Dimensions and weight
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 17.37 mm
Quantity: 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Canterbury [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278 [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Type: Long cross class 5c (N 993) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: ROB/ERT/O...T
Initial mark: Sceptre
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial data
Region: West Midlands
County: Warwickshire
District: Stratford On Avon
Parish: Claverdon
Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SP1964
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From finder
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2011 - Wednesday 31st August 2011
Personal details
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Recorded by: Dr Tom Brindle
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Identified by: Dr Tom Brindle - [view all attributed records]
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Created:
Thursday 9th February 2012
Updated: Thursday 9th February 2012
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