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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-B44CF5

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 1217
Date to: Exactly AD 1218

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8254

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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 6d (N 977)
Obverse description: Small bust facing, sceptre dividing legend, hair curls set 3-3
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross; quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: SAMVEL ON CANT
Initial mark: cross
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock