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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-087023

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: Circa AD 1194

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 19 mm

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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 4a* (N 966)
Obverse description: Forward facing bust. Pellet beard. Hair made from curls.
Obverse inscription: hCNRICVS RCX
Reverse description: short cross with four joined pellets. Double stop (colon) before and after ON
Reverse inscription: WILLELM :ON: LVND
Initial mark: cross potent
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair