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COIN

Unique ID: NCL-09E1D4

Object type certainty: Probably
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 1180
Date to: Exactly AD 1185

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.26 g
Diameter: 19.01 mm

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr Andrew Agate
Identified by: Mr Andrew Agate
Secondary identifier: Mr Carl Savage

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1b (N 963)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICUS . R[EX]
Reverse description: +Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each quadrant
Reverse inscription: RAVL·ON·LVND
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine