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COIN
Unique ID: DENO-2E9E68
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Medieval silver short cross penny of Richard I (AD 1189 - AD 1199). Voided Short cross class 4a, dating to the period AD 1194 - AD 1204. Moneyer: Ricard. Mint of London.
Diameter 20.5 mm
Weight: 1.26 g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1194
Date to: AD 1204
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.26 g
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 5th June 2004
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby Museum entry no: E4141
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Coin of Norman and Early Plantagenet England 1066-1180
Type: Short cross class 4a (N 968/1)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre in right hand.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with four joined pellets in each quarter. Pellet stops in legend.
Reverse inscription: RICARD ON LVN
Initial mark: Sceptre
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
References cited
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