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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-DB7041

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1218

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.94 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 11th November 2010 - Thursday 10th November 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1665

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
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 5b2 (N 970 ii)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust with sceptre
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross pommee with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: IOhAN•M•ON•CA
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine