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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-00397D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1204
Date to: Exactly AD 1209

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 18.06 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: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b2 (N 970 ii)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust holding a sceptre left
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: WALTER ON LV
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair