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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-BF1D52

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
Length: 9.4 mm
Width: 8.7 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.34 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 15th February 2016 - Sunday 21st February 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2845

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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Henry III, long cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust. legend starting at 12 o'clock
Obverse inscription: HEN[RICVS REX III]
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in the angle
Reverse inscription: [...]VND
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair