COIN

Unique ID: SF6717

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

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Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1205
Date to: AD 1210

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.44 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st August 2001

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Bury St. Edmunds
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Obverse description: Facing bust. The fist holding the sceptre interrupts the inscription between the R and the E of REX. In the inscription, R has rounded top & 2 vertical lines & the X is made up of 2 straight lines.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short cross with quatrefoil in each angle. In good condition except for a little wear below bust and in the same place on reverse. In the inscription there may be an extra vertical line after the M.
Reverse inscription: FVKE . ON . S . ADM