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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-833067
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver Medieval coin; a short cross penny of Henry III (1216 - 1272), Class 7b, dating from AD 1222 - 1236. The coin is struck by Osmund at London. The flan is slightly bent. It measures 17.4mm diameter, 0.9mm thick. 1.3g. See North number 979.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Date from: Circa AD 1222
Date to: Exactly AD 1236
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 22nd November 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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 7b (N 979)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre in right hand.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil of pellets in angles. Mint and moneyer surrounds.
Reverse inscription: +OSMVN(DO)NCANT
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
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