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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-97FD04

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 1253
Date to: Exactly AD 1253

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.31 g
Diameter: 18.53 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 4991

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: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Long cross class 5b (N 992)
Obverse description: Forward facing bust,pointed face, well marked beard and neck indicated by two lines. Annulet eyes enclosing a pellet.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX [III]
Reverse description: Long voided cross,three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: RIC/ARD/ONL/VND
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock