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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-A97667
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Medieval penny of Richard I or John (1189-99 and 1199-1216), minted at Canterbury (class IVa) by Roberd, 1194-1200. Measures 19mm, weighs 1.23g, die axis 4, worn.
Reference: North 968
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1194
Date to: Circa AD 1200
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st May 2013 - Monday 8th July 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3646
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
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: Crowned bust facing with sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS R-EX
Reverse description: Short cross with quatrefoil in each quarter
Reverse inscription: +ROBERDĪON CAN
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: New Forest (District)
To be known as: Fawley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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