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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-B53493
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Short cross penny of John (1199-1216), class 5c issue of 1204-1209, London mint.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two curls and pellets to either side, beard of slanted strokes with central pellet.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS [REX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: ABEL.ON.LVND
Diameter: 18.4mm, Weight: 1.25gms, die axis: 9
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1204
Date to: Exactly AD 1209
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 30th August 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM26906a
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: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two curls and pellets to either side, beard of strokes with central pellet
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS [REX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: ABEL.ON.LVND
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Burwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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