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COIN
Unique ID: LANCUM-925C77
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Medieval silver short cross penny of Richard I dating from c.AD1194-1200. Class 4a with 7 pearls to the crown. North 968/1.
Obv: hENRICVS REX
Rev: ALEIN ON CARDV
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1194
Date to: Circa AD 1200
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 1.26 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st April 2014
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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: Carlisle
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4a (N 968/1)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX
Reverse description: voided short cross with pellets in angles
Reverse inscription: ALEIN ON CARDV
Initial mark: none
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Worksop
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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