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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-4AC5E4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver penny of Richard I (1189-1199). Class 3 dated to 1190-1194.
Obverse: bust facing forwards holding sceptre [HENRI]CV[S R-EX]
Reverse: short cross voided with four pellets in each quadrant. Moneyer [MEIN]IR.ON. C[ANT].
The coin has a diameter of 19.6mm, is 0.81mm thick and weighs 1.1gms
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1189
Date to: Circa AD 1199
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.81 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 19.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 17th September 2020
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PastfindersI
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 3 (N 967)
Obverse inscription: [HENRI]CV[S R-EX]
Reverse inscription: [MEIN]IR.ON. C[ANT].
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Near Lewes
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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