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COIN
Unique ID: BH-416D12
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver penny of Richard I (1189-1199); Voided short-cross, Class 3, minted c. 1190-1194; moneyer: STIVEN ON LVND.
Dimensions: 18.4mm diameter, 0.1mm thick. Weight: 1.03g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1190
Date to: Exactly AD 1194
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.1 mm
Weight: 1.03 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 12/41 - 23
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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 3 (N 967)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, holding sceptre.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: +STIVEN.ON.LVND
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: Daventry (District)
To be known as: Preston Capes
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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