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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-503594

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1222
Date to: Circa AD 1236

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Thursday 27th February 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2014.756

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)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, with sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS R-EX
Reverse description: Short cross in centre, quatrefoil in each quarter
Reverse inscription: HENRI ON CAN
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine