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COIN
Unique ID: SWYOR-BB84F3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Medieval silver coin; a penny of Henry III (1216 - 1272), probably Class V (1251 - 1272) minted by Walter at London. See North 991 - 994. The coin is unusual because the crown has a clear upright and tall central fleur, pellet ornaments and a thick plain band; much more like the crowns on class Va, but the X seems to be of the rounded arched shape found in class Vd onwards. Walter is listed as striking class Vc-g at London, but some of the letter in his name are illegible and seem to have been poorly cut. All in all, the coin does not quite fit into any class, and having elements from Va and Vd onwards on the same face is problematic.
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: 0.74 mm
Weight: 1.15 g
Diameter: 17.03 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 24th October 2010 - Monday 24th January 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 1316
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 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing bust holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: voided long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: W[A]LTE[R] ON LVN[D]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Stainforth (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE6211
Four figure Latitude: 53.591921
Four figure longitude: -1.064776
1:25K map: SE6211
1:10K map: SE61SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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