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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-976477
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver short cross penny, probably of John (1199-1216).
Obv: HENRICVS REX; crowned bust facing with sceptre.
Rev: [ ]NON[ ]; voided short cross.
Class 5c-6c1.
1204-1217AD.
Notes:
The reverse of this coin appears to be double struck.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1217
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.97 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 18.27 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 22nd May 2010
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Unknown
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross classes 5-8, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross.
Reverse inscription: [ ]NON[ ]
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: York (Unitary Authority)
District: York (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Towthorpe
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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