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COIN

Unique ID: BUC-294BC5

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 1216
Date to: Circa AD 1217

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.22 g
Diameter: 16.36 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: AYBCM 5232

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: Henry III, short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: , bust of king facing, coarse bust, annulet eyes, 4 curls (annulets), 5 jewels in crown. closed E, small X.
Obverse inscription: hEN[RICVS] R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with quatrefoils in angles
Reverse inscription: +SIMVN ON C[...]
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock