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Unique ID: BH-292068
Object type certainty: Certain
A silver penny of John (1199-1216). Voided short-cross, Class 5a2 to 5c, struck 1204-1210. Moneyer: Willelm. Mint uncertain (probably Chichester or Kings Lynn, possibly London).
Dimensions: 18.1mm diameter, 0.2mm thick. Weight: 1.18g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Exactly AD 1204
Date to: Exactly AD 1210
Dimensions and weight
Thickness: 0.2 mm
Weight: 1.18 g
Diameter: 18.1 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: John of England [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 5, not further defined [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, holding sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS [REX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross, four pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: +WILLELM.ON[..]E
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial data
Region: East
County: Hertfordshire
District: North Hertfordshire
To be known as: Ashwell
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th November 2012
Personal details
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Recorded by: Mr Julian Watters
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Identified by: Mr Harvey Cross - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Mr Julian Watters - [view all attributed records]
Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/201 - 69
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Audit data
Created:
Wednesday 8th February 2012
Updated: Thursday 9th February 2012
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