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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-0FE8DE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Evidence of reuse: clipped

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
Period of reuse: MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st May 2021 - Monday 31st May 2021

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 7b (N 979)
Obverse description: crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS RE[ ]
Reverse description: vioided short cross with crosslets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: LEDVLF ON LVN
Initial mark: cross potent
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine