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COIN

Unique ID: NCL-54E1D3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1194
Date to: Circa AD 1205

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 19.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 25th August 2011 - Thursday 29th September 2011

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4a (N 968/1)
Obverse description: forward bust crowned holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: [hEN]R[ICV]S R[EX]
Reverse description: voided shortcross with quatrefoils in each quarter
Reverse inscription: VLARD ON CANT[E]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine