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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-9CF3B3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Class: Penny of Henry III (1216-1272)
Sub class: probably class 5g
Inscription: obv: hENR[--]RE[--]III rev: ROB/ERT/ON[C]/ANT

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1247
Date to: Circa AD 1269

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 23rd March 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM20236a

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5g (N 997)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two curls and two pellets, almond eyes; legend starts at 10 O’clock
Obverse inscription: hENR[--]RE[--]III
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: ROB/ERT/ON[C]/ANT
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine