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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-E7D08B

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 330
Date to: Circa AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 9 mm
Width: 9 mm
Weight: 0.35 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st November 2014 - Monday 26th January 2015

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut farthing
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 forwards holding sceptre (only left side remains)
Obverse inscription: EX
Reverse description: short cross voided with three pellets in each angl
Reverse inscription: SA
Degree of wear: Worn: fine