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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-689034
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Short cross penny of John (1199-1216), class 5c issue of 1204-1209, as kindly identified by the finder with reference to North no. 971 and Spink (nd - 2004 edition available to this reporter), Canterbury mint.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two curls and two pellets either side, beard of fine strokes with central pellet.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R EX; this reporter is less assured than the finder of the form of X, which might admit class 5b.
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle. Initial cross pattee.
Reverse inscription: IOhAN.M.ON.CA
Diameter: 18.9mm, Weight: 1.34gms, die axis: 3
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1204
Date to: Exactly AD 1209
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.34 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 4th March 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM25155a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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 5c (N 971)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two curls and two pellets either side, beard of fine strokes with central pellet
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle. Initial cross pattee.
Reverse inscription: IOhAN.M.ON.CA
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
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)
To be known as: Binbrook
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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