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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-C6F5E6

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 1213
Date to: Circa AD 1236

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 25th August 2012 - Sunday 26th August 2012

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Materials and construction

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

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: Henry III, short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: facing crowned bust
Obverse inscription: HENRICVSREX
Reverse description: voided short cross and crosslets
Reverse inscription: IVN ON CATERE [H?]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine