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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-233AD8

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 1251

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 9.5 mm
Width: 9.5 mm
Weight: 0.36 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st February 2011 - Monday 28th February 2011

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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
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: hE[NRICVS REX II]P
Reverse description: Long cross voided with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: [NIC]/OLE/[...]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine