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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-71658C
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Short cross penny of John (1199-1216), moneyer Iohan at Norwich mint, Class 5b1 issue of 1204-1209
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two neat curls and pellets to either side, crown band of pellets.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle; initial cross potent.
Reverse inscription: +IOH/AN./ON.N/OR
Dimeter: 18.6mm, Weight: 1.27gms, die axis: 6
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: 1.27 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 3rd June 2021
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM46718
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: Norwich
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b1 (N 970 i)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two neat curls and pellets to either side, crown band of pellets.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: +IOH/AN./ON.N/OR
Initial mark: cross potent.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Dunham-on-Trent
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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