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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-E95B04

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1249
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.84 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 19.7 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 3c (N 988)
Obverse description: Crowned bust NO sceptre
Obverse inscription: +HE[N]RICVS REX.III' (NR ligated)
Reverse description: Voided long cross dividing legend with pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: NIC/OLE/ONL/VND (NL and ND ligated with pellets on the Ns)
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine