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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1970,0713.1225
Denomination
penny
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Head of king.
(obverse)
Voided long cross.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Henry III, King of England
Production date
13thC
Production place
Minted in:
Blomberg
(attributed)
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Colchester
(hoard)
Materials
silver
Type series
Long Cross
(imitation)
imitation of English class V
(Vc)
Star
Dimensions
Weight:
1.06 grammes
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
Coinage imitating the English Long Cross penny; attributed to the mint of Blomberg in Westphalia
Bibliographic references
Archibald & Cook 2001 / English Medieval Coin Hoards I: Cross and Crosslets, Short Cross and Long Cross Hoards
(28, p. 141)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
royal/imperial
cross
Acquisition name
Treasure Trove:
HM Treasury
Acquisition date
1970
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1970,0713.1225