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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-15F121

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 1209
Date to: Circa AD 1217

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 18.2 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 6b, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. Pellets in hair. Sceptre
Obverse inscription: hENRIC[ ]EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with crosslets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ILGER[ ]N LVNDE
Initial mark: cross potent
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine