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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-F08916

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: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1275

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 8.2 mm
Width: 8.7 mm
Weight: 0.27 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 5526

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, probably with sceptre
Obverse inscription: [...]RICV[...] (starts at 10 o'clock)
Reverse description: Voided long cross pommee dividing legend, three pellets in angles
Reverse inscription: [...]/ON C/[...]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock