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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-450806

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: 1.25 g
Diameter: 17.57 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd October 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8711

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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5c (N 993)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding a sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX / III
Reverse description: Voided long cross dividing the inscription with groups of three pellets in each quadrant.
Reverse inscription: WIL/LEM / ON C/ANT
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine