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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-8FE918

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 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.18 g
Diameter: 18.29 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 25th February 2016 - Thursday 26th May 2016

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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: Bust facing forwards. Pellet after REX and ENR are ligatured.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Long voided cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: PhI / LIP / ON N / ORh
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine