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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-E0F471

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 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 17.87 mm

Rally details.

This object was found at Little Maplestead (Essex - Colchester MDC) 11Sept11

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Rally find 59.1

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 3, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust, facing
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX.III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: LD--E ON LVND
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair