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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-351C46

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.86 mm
Weight: 0.82 g
Diameter: 17.34 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th February 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1009

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

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 5c (N 993)
Obverse description: Forward facing bust with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICUS REX (III)
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle and pellet in centre
Reverse inscription: [HEN]RI ON LVNDE [ND ligated]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine