LIN-6B0544: Folded medieval silver penny

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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-6B0544

Object type certainty: Certain
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A folded silver penny of Richard I or John, probably class 4, moneyer Erard of York, struck AD 1194-1205.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1194
Date to: Circa AD 1205

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.32 g
Diameter: 18 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in angles
Reverse inscription: E[R]ARD.ON.E[ ]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Saltfleetby (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF4290
Four figure Latitude: 53.387754
Four figure longitude: 0.133709
1:25K map: TF4290
1:10K map: TF49SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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