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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-35E3E6

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 1244
Date to: Circa AD 1247

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.96 g
Diameter: 15.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 2nd November 2016 - Wednesday 2nd November 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2988

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: Short cross class 8c (formerly 8b3: N 981/3)
Obverse description: Forward facing bust holding sceptre. Cross pommee in REX
Obverse inscription: HEN[RICVS] R-EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: NICHOLE .ON LVN
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair