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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-580262

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1204
Date to: AD 1209

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.19 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 5th November 2004

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Materials and construction

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

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
Obverse description: Crowned head facing. The crown is formed from five pearls with a central cross with pearl terminals. The hair is formed from four curls (crescents with pellets) two either side. The eyes are oval, and may have been formed with a broken punch (as in class Vbiii), however the portrait is worn and the evidence is inconclusive. The letter R in the legend has a rounded top, the E and C are closed, and the X is small and formed with equal arms. The Sceptre divides REX with the R on one side and the EX on the other.
Obverse inscription: HE[N]RIC[VS R]EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross contained within a circle of pellets. In each divided quarter is is a crosslet (cross with pellet terminals). The parts of the inscription are separted by pellets and the R has a rounded top.
Reverse inscription: [G]IFREI ON NO[R?]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock