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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-E178C2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1199
Date to: Circa AD 1247

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 8.58 mm
Width: 8 mm
Thickness: 0.79 mm
Weight: 0.28 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th December 2011 - Wednesday 25th January 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1739

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Henry III, short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: forward facing crowned bust
Obverse inscription: [HE]NRIC[VS REX...]
Reverse description: Short cross with quatrefoils in the angles
Reverse inscription: [... O]N LVN[DE]
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine