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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-AD6C5C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1207
Date to: Exactly AD 1210

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.14 g
Diameter: 18.39 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 4313

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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5c (N 971)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre in left hand
Obverse inscription: hENRICV[S R] EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross pomme. Three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: COLDWINE ON CANTO
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock