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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-927F2B

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 1258
Date to: Circa AD 1265

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 10 mm
Width: 9.1 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.41 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2000 - Thursday 23rd April 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2555

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: Long cross class 5g (N 997)
Obverse description: (Crowned facing bust with sceptre)
Obverse inscription: [HENRICVS] REX I[II]
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle. ON ligated
Reverse inscription: [AMBROCI • ON [...]
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair