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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-A9D7E3

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 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.77 mm
Weight: 0.28 g
Diameter: 11.55 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st April 2012

Rally details.

This object was found at Leisure Promotion and Wantage Rotary Club at Letcombe Regis 2012

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Front-facing crowned, bearded bust.
Obverse inscription: [ ]VS.RE[ ]
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in angle. Only one quarter visible.
Reverse inscription: [ ]/ARD/[ ] (AR ligated)
Degree of wear: Worn: fine