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COIN

Unique ID: FAKL-FEB549

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

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: Exactly AD 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 17.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Birm 852

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: Norwich
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3c (N 988)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing,
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX.III.
Reverse description: Voided long cross
Reverse inscription: [IAC/] OBO/NNO/RWI
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine