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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-BCB7F9

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 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1256

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 13th March 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM35655

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 short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5a (N 991)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left; hair to either side of two neat curls and pellets. Obverse inscription:
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX. III'
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: hEN/RIO/NLV/NDE
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine