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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-BCCD11

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 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.38 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st January 1990 - Thursday 22nd January 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2471

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 5b (N 992)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust holding sceptre. Wedge footed Rs. NR ligated.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX - III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with a pellet at the centre and three pellet in each angle. Double barred A, ligated with R, ON ligated and ND liagated.
Reverse inscription: RIC/ARD/ON L/VND
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine