WMID-B69807: Medieval coin: Penny of Henry II (obverse, reverse)

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-B69807

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver long-cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272). Class 3b (N987). 1248-1250. Moneyer: Nicole. Canterbury mint. Mass: 1.18g. Diameter: 16.9mm. Probablty clipped. Standard for a penny from this period is 22 grains (1.425g), with an average of 21 grains (1.360g) (see North, "English Hammered Coinage, volume 1), 1994, 3rd ed, p.257)

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1248
Date to: AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.18 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st July 2006 - Tuesday 1st July 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 3

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

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: Long cross class 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Long cross voided dividing the legend; in each angle three pellets.
Reverse inscription: NIC/OLE/ON C/ANT
Initial mark: Star
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Wychavon (District)
To be known as: Salwarpe

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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