NHER 16473 (Find Spot record) - Medieval penny, 190 Bury Road
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Summary
In 1980 digging in the garden of this property uncovered a silver long-cross penny of Henry III. The coin was probably minted at Canterbury.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1980. Found when digging tomatoes in garden.
Hammered silver long-cross penny of Henry III, sceptre (class V, ?g, 1251-72).
Moneyer Gilbert, mint Canterbury? Reverse: GILBER ONCANT.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), 19 June 1980.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Dec 6 2010 11:09AM