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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-12A2C7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver Medieval short cross penny of John, class 5b iii dating to 1204-1209. Moneyer Ricard, Exeter mint. As North 970.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1209
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 1.39 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 24th October 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: John of England
Mint or issue place: Exeter
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b3 (N 970 iii)
Reverse inscription: +RICARD ON ECC
Die axis measurement: 6 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: Winchester (District)
Parish or ward: Chilcomb (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU4929
Four figure Latitude: 51.05825747
Four figure longitude: -1.30220905
1:25K map: SU4929
1:10K map: SU42NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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