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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-3BF498

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1194

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.96 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 18.25 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 3rd August 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: York
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4a* (N 966)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre to left. q
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: +EVERARD:ON:EVI
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine