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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-024F20

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Evidence of reuse: folded in half

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250
Period of reuse: MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th May 2014 - Sunday 4th May 2014

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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 III of England
Mint or issue place: Norwich
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, pellets make up the beard, and pellets as a border.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS [ ] II
Reverse description: Voided Long Cross divides the legend, pellet tips, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: hVG/EON/NOR/WIZ
Initial mark: Star and crescent.
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine