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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-6FD986

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 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1248

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.84 mm
Weight: 0.66 g
Diameter: 17.91 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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 2b (N 985/2)
Obverse description: Crowned facing head
Obverse inscription: +HENRICVS REX TERCI' (with HR and ER ligated)
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter dividing the legend
Reverse inscription: GIL/BER/TOH/CAH (AH LIGATED)
Initial mark: type 3
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine