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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-EB8B45

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: Exactly AD 1208
Date to: Exactly AD 1218

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.38 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th November 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM24233a

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 6c2 (N 976/2)
Obverse description: facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two and a half curls and two pellets on either side, beard of wavy strokes.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVSR EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: +IVNONCANTERB
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine