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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-F34328

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 1185
Date to: Circa AD 1189

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.32 g
Diameter: 20.29 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: York
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1c (N 964)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: +h[ENR]ICVS R-EX rounded E's and C's
Reverse description: Voided short cross quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: +E[F]RARD [..] EVER
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine