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COIN

Unique ID: NCL-667166

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.76 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 18.48 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st June 2010 - Wednesday 30th June 2010

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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: Oxford
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: forward bust crowned
Obverse inscription: hEN...EX III
Reverse description: voided longcross with 3 pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: hE.../.../NO/XON
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair