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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-6D5969
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A cut half silver Medieval short cross penny of John, possibly class 6b dating to 1207-1210. Moneyer uncertain, Canterbury mint..
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1213
Date to: Circa AD 1215
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.62 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 6b, not further defined
Reverse inscription: [...] . ON . CAN .
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: New Forest (District)
To be known as: Damerham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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