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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-1F68FB

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 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.66 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 18.25 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 18th June 2014 - Wednesday 16th July 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2014.286

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: Gloucester
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3a (N 986)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ION / ON / GLO / VCE
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine