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COIN
Unique ID: NMGW-F7C467
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Medieval silver coin
Henry III Short Cross penny
Class 7b (c. 1226-9)
+OSHVNDON[CAN]
Osmund, Canterbury
1.30g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1226
Date to: Circa AD 1229
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NMWPA 2014.29.2
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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 7b (N 979)
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