COIN

Unique ID: HESH-97E9E6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1204

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.31 g
Diameter: 19.8 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4b (N 968/2)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, the crown is formed from a band of 7 pearls with central lis also formed of pellets. Hair is formed with multip[e curls to either side of teh head and the beard is formed of pellets. In the inscription the letters are formed with irregular serrifs and are widely spaced and slightly irregular
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short cross with four pellets in each divided quarter. Pellet stop after ON (area lost before).
Reverse inscription: ME[INIR] ON CAN
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine