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COIN
Unique ID: ESS-2AF2D3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1217
Date to: AD 1242
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 17.35 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: OEF 5195
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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 7a (N 978)
Obverse description: Facing bust
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX
Reverse description: voided short cross
Reverse inscription: ABEL ON LVNDE
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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