Record ID: IOW-EC762E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), minted by Robert (Roberd) at Canterbury. Class 5g, 1258-1265 (North 1994: 227, ref: 997). Obverse: hENRICVS REX III; Crowned bust facing with sceptre. Reverse: ROB/ERD/ONC/ANT (RD ON AN ligated); Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 18.2mm. Weight: 1.29g. DA=12:6. North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.