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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-38CABC

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 1207
Date to: Exactly AD 1211

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.37 mm
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 17.97 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st February 2021 - Sunday 28th February 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS Form No 003756

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John, Lord of Ireland 1172-1216, King of England 1199-1216
Mint or issue place: Limerick City
Type: Irish: coin of John, Third (Rex) coinage (S 6228 - 6234)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust holding sceptre, all in a triangle. Rosette to right of neck.
Obverse inscription: IOHA/NNE[S / RE]X
Reverse description: Sun, moon and three stars in a triangle
Reverse inscription: WIL[...]/N LI
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair