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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-FC1A75

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 1251
Date to: Exactly AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 5th March 2014 - Wednesday 7th May 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 III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5a (N 991)
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards, holding a sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Long voided cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: REN / AVD / ONL / VND
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine