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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-668153

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1258
Date to: Circa AD 1265

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.45 g
Diameter: 18.71 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th September 2010

Rally details.

This object was found at West Hanney 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Y363

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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5g (N 997)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre
Obverse inscription: [hE]NRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross quartering legend with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: NICO[LE] ON CANT
Degree of wear: Worn: fine