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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-97DD64

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: AD 1204
Date to: AD 1205

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.29 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 6th December 2005

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Wendy Scott
Identified by: Wendy Scott

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5a, not further defined
Obverse description: Facing crowned bust
Obverse inscription: HENRICVSREX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, with crosslets
Reverse inscription: [...]D.ON.CA+
Degree of wear: Worn: fine