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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-7D63AA

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 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 8.9 mm
Width: 8.8 mm
Weight: 0.28 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019413

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Farthing
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 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: [Crowned] bust facing with heavy, well marked, rounded beard
Obverse inscription: [...]VS R[EX]
Reverse description: Voided long cross pommee with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [...L]/VND
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine