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COIN
Unique ID: KENT-E4CFB6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A medieval silver penny of John (1199-1216). Minted in London by Rauf c. AD1204-1209. Class 5c. North number 971.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1199
Date to: Circa AD 1216
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.62 mm
Weight: 1.16 g
Diameter: 18.8 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: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5c (N 971)
Obverse description: Bust front, two curls either side each containing a pellet. Full beard.
Obverse inscription: +hEN RICUS REX
Reverse description: Short cross surrounded by inscription
Reverse inscription: RAUF-ON-LUND
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Sevenoaks (District)
To be known as: Otford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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