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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-4F1E53

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 1258
Date to: Circa AD 1265

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 18 mm

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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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5g (N 997)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. Sceptre
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: RE[ ]D/ONL/VND
Initial mark: -
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine