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Unique ID: YORYM-D39746
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver penny of John dating to the period circa AD 1204 - 1209. Short cross reverse. Moneyer Roberd. Mint of Canterbury. Class 5b.
North Vol 1, p.221, no.970.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1209
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 19.6 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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 5b, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short cross
Reverse inscription: ROBERD.ON.CAN
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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