Find Spot record IPS 499 - Site of The Kings Head, Sproughton Road, Ipswich.
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Summary
Findspot of a Henry III long cross penny found during the metal detecting of a striped area during an evaluation at The Kings Head, Sproughton Road
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 141 454 (65m by 73m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM14NW |
| Civil Parish | IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
2006: A single coin was identified evaluation at the Kings Head, Sproughton Road while metal-detecting over a stripped area on the western side of the site. It is a silver voided long-cross penny dating to the reign of Henry III. The obverse shows a facing bust with sceptre left, with the legend HENRICUS REX III. The reverse shows a voided long cross with 3 pellets in each quadrant REN/AVD/ONL/UND. The coin dates to 1251-1272. It was made at the London mint and the moneyer is Renaud (Class V, possibly Vg) (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50477 Unpublished document: Boulter, S.. 2006. Archaeological Evaluation Report, The Kings Head, Sproughton Road, Ipswich, IPS 499.
Finds (1)
- FSF39724: COIN (13th century - 1200 AD to 1299 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Oct 28 2016 12:24PM