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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-4870CD

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 1217
Date to: Exactly AD 1242

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.06 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th October 2015 - Sunday 25th October 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2729

Materials and construction

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

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 7, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing bust holding sceptre. Three hair curls on each side without pellets.
Obverse inscription: HENRIC[VS REX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [HE]NRI ON C[ANT]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair