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COIN
Unique ID: BH-D520F1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver penny (voided short-cross type) of Henry III; Class 7a coin, minted 1217-1222. Moneyer: Terri on Lund.
The coin is bent and is worn in places. It measures 18.4mm in diameter, 0.2mm thick and weighs 1.33g.
Class:
Penny
Sub class: Voided short-cross
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1217
Date to: Exactly AD 1222
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.2 mm
Weight: 1.33 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th July 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 10/115 - 57
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: Crowned bust facing, holding sceptre.
Obverse inscription: [hE]NR[I]CVS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short-cross, four pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: [TER]RI ON LVND
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Offley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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