YORYM-64A1A1: Medieval coin : Cut halfpenny possibly of John

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-64A1A1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver cut halfpenny probably of John probably class 5, IOHAN.O[--], uncertain mint, 1199-1216.

Notes:

The flan is unusually small for a typical John coin

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1199
Date to: Circa AD 1216

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st May 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre
Obverse inscription: [HENRICV]S REX
Reverse description: Short cross
Reverse inscription: IOHAN.O[ ]
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Near Pocklington

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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