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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-1B0EA4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver voided long cross penny of Henry III (1218-72) minted in London, 1248-50.

Wren Class 3c, North no. 988.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 31st August 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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3c (N 988)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust, no sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Long cross
Reverse inscription: NICOLE ON LVND
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: North East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
District: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Sedgefield (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: NZ4129
Four figure Latitude: 54.654437
Four figure longitude: -1.366042
1:25K map: NZ4129
1:10K map: NZ42NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: DUR
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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