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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-75E702

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 1217
Date to: Circa AD 1242

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.84 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 16.95 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st October 2012 - Wednesday 31st October 2012

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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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 7c (N 980)
Obverse description: Crowned head with sceptre facing forwards
Obverse inscription: hEN[ ]CVS REX
Reverse description: short cross with crosslets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: NICO[ ]LE ON LV
Initial mark: cross potent
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine