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Unique ID: SUR-EE34D3
Object type certainty: Certain
A short cross penny of Richard I or John. London mint. Probably Class 4.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1194
Date to: Circa AD 1205
Dimensions and weight
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 20.12 mm
Quantity: 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: London [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278 [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Type: Short cross class 4, not further defined [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse inscription: O(?)[...].ON.LVND
Degree of wear: Worn: fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial data
Region: South East And London
County: Berkshire
District: Reading
Parish: Reading
Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SU7274
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2011 - Thursday 30th June 2011
Personal details
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Recorded by: Mr David W Williams
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Identified by: Mr David W Williams - [view all attributed records]
Other reference numbers
Other reference: B11-196
References cited
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Audit data
Created:
Thursday 14th July 2011
Updated: Tuesday 26th July 2011
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