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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-1E49F9

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 1207
Date to: Circa AD 1210

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.76 mm
Weight: 0.99 g
Diameter: 17.24 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 13th April 2014 - Sunday 13th April 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2244

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

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 5c (N 971)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust holding a sceptre
Obverse inscription: H[E]NRICVS R(EX)
Reverse description: voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: ABE[L •]ON • LVND [ND ligated]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine