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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-4CC435

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 1222
Date to: Circa AD 1236

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 7th September 2013

Rally details.

This object was found at Weekend Wanderers - Segsbury Camp, Wantage, Oxon 2013

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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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 7b (N 979)
Obverse description: Crowned, draped and moustachioed bust facing and holding sceptre in right hand.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Central circle containing short voided cross, in each angle a pellet quatrefoil.
Reverse inscription: (OS)HVND ON CAN
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair