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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-987DF1

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 1185
Date to: Circa AD 1189

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.51 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 19.31 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 15th October 2021

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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 II of England
Mint or issue place: Carlisle
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1c (N 964)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, four pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: ALEIN ON CARDI
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine