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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-F9EE79

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 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1210

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 9.1 mm
Thickness: 1.05 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Monday 20th October 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2014.655

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Exeter
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5a, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, with sceptre
Obverse inscription: VS(retrograde) RE.X
Reverse description: Short cross dividing legend, four pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: IOH/[...]/CCE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine