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Unique ID: SF-9EF444
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete silver medieval penny of Henry III, dating to the period AD 1250-6. Class 5c. Minted by Willem of Canterbury.
North vol.I, no.993
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1256
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.84 mm
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 17.59 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2016
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5c (N 993)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre dividing the legend. R with wedge-shaped front limb. Outer part of eyes almond-shaped.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross dividing the legend with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: WIL/LEM/ ON C/ANT
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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