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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-2DB0A2

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 1189

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.32 g
Diameter: 20.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 11th March 2019

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Ruler/issuer: Henry II of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1c (N 964)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short cross inside inner beaded border. Legend around
Reverse inscription: DA[VI] . ON . LVD
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine