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COIN
Unique ID: BUC-12D69F
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn silver short cross penny of Richard I. Class 4a. [1194-1205] Moneyer: Everard of York
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1124
Date to: Circa AD 1205
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd September 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: York
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4a (N 968/1)
Obverse description: Crowned bust full face
Obverse inscription: HENRICUS REX
Reverse description: Short cross
Reverse inscription: [...]RARD ON [...]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
To be known as: Buckingham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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