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Unique ID: BH-2A53EF
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver penny of John or Henry III. Voided short-cross coinage, minted 1213 - 1236. Moneyer: [IL]GER ON LVNDE.
Diameter: 18mm; thickness: 0.8mm. Weight: 1.24g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1213
Date to: Exactly AD 1236
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 1.24 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th May 2014
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Other reference: Ver 14/85 - 9
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II - Henry III
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, holding sceptre.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: [+IL]GER[.]ON.LVNDE
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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