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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-154079

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 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.24 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2019 - Saturday 28th August 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3697

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: Long cross class 5c (N 993)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: (REB)ERT ON CANT
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair