There are currently no images available.
If you own this object please send us a picture of it.
Unique ID: SF-7874A8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation
A very worn and clipped silver hammered penny struck for Henry III, dating c. 1222-1236. Probably class 7b, undertain moneyer at the mint of Canterbury.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1222
Date to: Circa AD 1236
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.34 g
Diameter: 18.16 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 18th April 2018
This information is restricted for your access level.
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 7b (N 979)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre held in right hand
Obverse inscription: hENR[ICVS REX]
Reverse description: Voided shortcross quartering coin, quatrefoil in each angle within inner pelleted border
Reverse inscription: [....]ON C[...]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.