Record ID: CAM-E3B429
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver voided long cross (AD 1247-1279) penny of Henry III, AD 1216-1272. Mint is Canterbury and moneyer is probablyRobert. The class is definately 5 and possibly 5h. North number 998. Obverse legend reads [...]N[...]III. Obverse shows a forward facing crowned bust with sceptre. Reverse legend reads ROB/E[...]/O[...]/ANT ('A' and 'N' seem to be ligated). Reverse shows a voided long cross with a single pellet at the centre and three pellets per quarter. Die axis is 12 o'clock. Weight is 1.21g, diameter is 19.0mm, thickness is 0.6mm.
Created on: Sunday 3rd August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.