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Unique ID: NMGW-C3C264
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver medieval short cross penny of John (1199-1216), Class 5c, moneyer Abel, minted in London, 1207-1210 (North 971).
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1207
Date to: Exactly AD 1210
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.29 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm
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Other reference: NMWPA 2021.48.5
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5c (N 971)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross; in each angle, a quatrefoil.
Reverse inscription: ABEL . ON . LVNDE
Initial mark: Cross
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
No coin references available.
4 Figure: ST4593
Four figure Latitude: 51.63310725
Four figure longitude: -2.79605823
1:25K map: ST4593
1:10K map: ST49SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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