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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-64A7E0

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver penny of John
Class 6b
Date 1213-1215
Diameter 20mm, weight 1.4g
Obverse: bust facing forward
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse: short cross voided
Reverse inscription: [WAL]TER.ON.CAN
Mint: Canterbury
Moneyer: Walter
Condition: fine

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1213
Date to: AD 1215

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st September 2010 - Saturday 1st January 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 4126

Materials and construction

Primary material: Other
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 6b, not further defined
Obverse description: bust facing forward
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: short cross voided
Reverse inscription: [WAL]TER.ON.CAN
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 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: 13 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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