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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-83E375

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 15.6 mm
Width: 15.05 mm
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.93 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 2nd September 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3276

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 classes 5a-c, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: hENRI[CVS REX III]
Reverse description: Voided long cross three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: WIL/EM/ONC/ANT
Initial mark: Cross
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine