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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-D85631

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 1222
Date to: Circa AD 1242

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.78 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 15th March 2012 - Saturday 7th April 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS Reference Number 1849

Materials and construction

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

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: Short cross classes 7b-c, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing bust holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENR[ICVS R]EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [IO]AN CHI ON [CANT]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair