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Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver cut short-cross halfpenny of John, (1199-1216).
Class 4b.
North no. 268/2.
Notes:
This sub-class is dated c.1200-1204 (J.P. Mass, SCBI 56), and it is therefore likely that it was struck during the reign of John.
Class: Short cross, class 4b
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture:
Anglo-Saxon style
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1204
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.65 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4b (N 968/2)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: [HENRIC]VS REX
Reverse description: Short cross voided with quartrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: REINAV[D ON] [ ]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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A class 4b cut short cros halfpenny. This sub-class is dated circa 1200 - 1204 (J.P. Mass, SCBI 56), and is therefore likely that it was struck during the reign of King John.