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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-BB0532

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Class: Penny
Sub class: Class 4b Short Cross

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1200
Date to: AD 1204

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 21 mm
Width: 19 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st February 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, hair one curl either side. Crown is made out of pellets, beard of pellets. Sceptre to left.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, with three pellets in angles.
Reverse inscription: ROBER[T] ON CANT