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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-1B03A5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Short cross cut farthing of John (1199-1216), class 5b issue of 1204-1209, moneyer Alisandre from either Ipswich or Rochester mint.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair (left) of at least one neat curl and pellet.
Obverse inscription: (--)EX (--)
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in angle.
Reverse inscription: (---)/SAN/(--)
Diameter (inferred): 16.6mm, Weight: 0.32gms, die axis: possibly 3.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1204
Date to: Exactly AD 1209
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.32 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 8th November 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM24931a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Ipswich
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b, not further defined
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair (left) of at least one neat curl and pellet
Obverse inscription: (--)EX (--)
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in angle.
Reverse inscription: (---)/SAN/(--)
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Torksey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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