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COIN

Unique ID: NARC-645A49

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1189

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 18.48 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 II of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: hE[N]RICVS∙[R]/E[X]
Reverse description: Short cross with quatrefoil in each quadrant
Reverse inscription: ASKETIN∙ON∙EXE[C?]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair