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COIN
Unique ID: DUR-785E57
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A cut shortcross halfpenny probably of John (1199 to 1216) dating to the period AD 1194 to 1205. Class 4.
The obverse depicts a forward facing, crowned bust holding a sceptre left. The legend is illegible. The reverse depicts a voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle. The legend reads ..RD ON C.. which probably refers to the moneyer Roberd of Canterbury.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1194
Date to: Exactly AD 1205
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.68 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 17.62 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4b (N 968/2)
Obverse description: Forward facing, crowned bust holding a sceptre, left.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: ...RD ON C
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Near Blyth
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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