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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-59BFFF

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 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.34 g
Diameter: 18.21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 28th March 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 016477

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: Northampton
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: Facing bust, holding sceptre in right. Three pellets either side of beard
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX . III
Reverse description: Voided longcross with pellets in the angles. NO ligated
Reverse inscription: LVCAS ON NORhA
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine