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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-9E0D52

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 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 17.86 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: RCM 0635

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: Newcastle
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3a (N 986)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forward. Two curls with pellets in for hair, no sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ROGER ON NEW
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine