SUSS-5DF504: Medieval coin: penny of Henry III

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-5DF504

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval silver penny of Henry III (1216-1272), long voided cross class 3c, minted by Nicole at London, 1248-1250 AD, North 988

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 17th August 2009

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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 III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3c (N 988)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, no sceptre
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Long voided cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: NIC/OLE/ ON L/VND NL and ND ligated
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Rother (District)
To be known as: Brightling

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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