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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-3D24DA

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1180
Date to: Exactly AD 1189

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.09 g
Diameter: 18.87 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: WHM 2014-55

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II of England
Mint or issue place: Carlisle
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1b (N 963)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, four pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ALAIN.ON. CARD
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock