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Unique ID: SUSS-5F39F5
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Henry III (1216-1272), Short cross class 7b, minted by Simon at Canterbury, c.1222-c.1236, North 979
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1222
Date to: AD 1236
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.08 mm
Weight: 1.36 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 25th August 2007
This object was found at Firle Rally 4
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Other reference: Firle Rally 2007-133, FIV 8
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 7b (N 979)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R/ EX
Reverse description: Short cross with four pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: +SIMVM ON CANT
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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