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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-36C124

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: Exactly AD 1180
Date to: Exactly AD 1185

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 18.93 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013 - Friday 28th February 2014

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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 II of England
Mint or issue place: Winchester
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1b (N 963)
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards holding a sceptre.
Obverse inscription: [HENRIC]VS REX
Reverse description: Short voided cross with a quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: GOCELM ON WINC
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine