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COIN

Unique ID: BH-69DCBA

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 1194
Date to: Circa AD 1205

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.34 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 28th February 2021 - Sunday 28th February 2021

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4a (N 968/1)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre
Obverse inscription: hENR[I]CVS [R]EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, with quatrefoil is each quarter
Reverse inscription: +STIVENE (O)N LVN
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair