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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-C6F428

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 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1275

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 17.37 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 31st March 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: TG - Paper - Folder 32

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: Long cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing bust with a sceptre. The bust has a straight crown and pellets in the hair.
Obverse inscription: []ICVS REX II
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant
Reverse inscription: REN AVD []
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine