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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-B5D194

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1216
Date to: Circa AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.33 g
Diameter: 19 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: Long cross class 5c (N 993)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing hholding a sceptre, pellets and curls for hair
Obverse inscription: [hENR]ICVS RE[X]
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ROBERT ON CANT
Degree of wear: Worn: fine