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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-A3090A

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 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1217

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.27 g
Diameter: 20.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 19th April 2018 - Thursday 19th July 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3193

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II - Henry III
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust with sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENRIC[VS RE]X
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [...]AV[...] • ON • L[...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair