Rights Holder: Sussex Archaeological Society
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Unique ID: SUSS-68E422
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation
Notes:
The coin is very corroded and has possible been lightly burnt
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1204
Date to: AD 1209
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st February 2009
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5c (N 971)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre to left
Obverse inscription: [hEN]RICVS REX
Reverse description: Short voided cross with a cross pommee in each angle
Reverse inscription: (A)BEL.ON.LV[ND]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.