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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-3CF8FF

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1254

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 18.08 mm

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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: Dublin
Type: Irish: penny of Henry III (S 6235 - 6243)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust holding a sceptre left in a triangular border with a cinquefoil to the right of the neck.
Obverse inscription: HENRI/CVS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: ...ION/DIV/ELA
Degree of wear: Worn: fine