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COIN

Unique ID: FAJN-CCDB52

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1247
Date to: Circa AD 1279

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1

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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: Long cross class 5b (N 992)
Obverse description: Front-facing crowned bust holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III' (NR ligated)
Reverse description: Long cross, voided, with trefoil of three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: NIC/OLE/ONL/VND (ON ligated, ND ligated)
Degree of wear: Worn: fine