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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-405794

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1210
Date to: Exactly AD 1213

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.54 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th November 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 018927

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 6a1 (N 974/1)
Obverse description: Facing bust, crowned and holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: [hENRICVS] REX
Reverse description: Short voided cross with pellets in angles
Reverse inscription: [---]ER.ON. [---]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair