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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-D04547

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.85 mm
Weight: 1.31 g
Diameter: 17.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2013 - Monday 30th September 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: CIMS OEF 7473

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: Crowned bust facing forward, holding sceptre dividing legend
Obverse inscription: hE[NRICV]S REX III' /
Reverse description: Voided long cross pommee, dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: RIC/ARD/ON L'/VND
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine