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COIN

Unique ID: NMS-254D3E

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 1242
Date to: Circa AD 1247

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.38 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 30th September 2019 - Monday 30th September 2019

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 63784
Other reference: GCENF146957

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: Bury St. Edmunds
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 8c (formerly 8b3: N 981/3)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre going left
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, cross pommee in saltire in each quarter
Reverse inscription: IOhAN ON S. [...]
Initial mark: Cross pommee
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair