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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-FA6C97

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 1248

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 9.2 mm
Width: 8.2 mm
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.3 g

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: Y433

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Henry III, not further defined
Obverse description: Top of crown
Obverse inscription: [h]ENR
Reverse description: Long cross, showing one quarter with three pellets
Reverse inscription: [ ...] /CAN (ligated)
Degree of wear: Worn: fine