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Unique ID: SUSS-430152
Object type certainty: Certain
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A slightly worn silver Medieval short cross cut quarter penny of John (1199-1216), struck by the moneyer Miles, uncertain mint, Class 5 (AD 1204-1210).
The presence of a normal 'S' with central pellet might suggest this coin is class 5b (cf. North 1991 Vol II, No. 970), which would suit the moneyer Miles of Oxford, though the lack of mint prevents a secure classification.
Class: Class 5
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1210
Quantity: 1
Length: 9.15 mm
Width: 8.85 mm
Thickness: 0.85 mm
Weight: 0.31 g
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 22nd March 2012
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Uncertain
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5a, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: [HENRI]CVS [R-EX]
Reverse description: Short voided cross pommee with small cross pommee saltires in each quarter
Reverse inscription: + MIL[...•ON ...]
Initial mark: Cross pattée
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.