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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-85E6FE
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
John class 5c short cross penny of London.
Moneyer Walter.
Spink 1352; North 971
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: In a private collection, recorded for academic use
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
Weight: 1.14 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 6th May 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: UKDFD.31424
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 5c (N 971)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: WALTER ON LV
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Forest of Dean (District)
To be known as: Huntley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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