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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-A6CBFD

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 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1209

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.41 g
Diameter: 18.51 mm

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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: Northampton
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b1 (N 970 i)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: [HEN]RICVS [R/E]X
Reverse description: Voided short cross with quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: R[...] ON.NOR[...]
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair