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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-3CB172

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: Exactly AD 1180
Date to: Exactly AD 1185

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.81 mm
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 19.36 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 16th November 2011 - Wednesday 18th January 2012

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II of England
Mint or issue place: Northampton
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1b (N 963)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, pellet bewteen HENRICVS and REX
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: RAVL ON NORHT
Initial mark: Sceptre
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine