GLO-CA1916: 2000 Cut halfpenny of John.jpg

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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-CA1916

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cut silver half penny of John Type 5-6 Date 1204-1218 Length 16.5mm, width 9mm, weight 0.61g Obverse: bust facing forward, two curls representing hair. Obverse inscription: [HENRI]CVS Reverse: short cross voided with four pellets in each angle Reverse: inscription: IOH CA Mint: Canterbury Moneyer: Iohan Condition: fine

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1204
Date to: Ante AD 1218

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.5 mm
Width: 9 mm
Weight: 0.61 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 14th October 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2000

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: John, not further defined
Obverse description: bust facing forward, two curls representing hair. this side has been double struck.
Obverse inscription: [HENRI]CVS
Reverse description: short cross voided with four pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: IOH CA
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: South Gloucestershire (Unitary Authority)
District: South Gloucestershire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Aust

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: GLO
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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