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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-667025

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 1222
Date to: Circa AD 1236

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.81 mm
Weight: 1.33 g
Diameter: 17.78 mm

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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: Henry III, short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS.RE[X]
Reverse description: Short cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: IVN ON CANTE
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine