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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-8202FE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.14 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 4297

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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5c (N 993)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with a trefoil on the crown and a large pellet at the centre of the chin. Holding a sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: DAV/ION/LVN/DEN
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock