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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-5C5D34

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1194
Date to: Circa AD 1205

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.08 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Wednesday 31st December 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England
Mint or issue place: Durham
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4a (N 968/1)
Obverse description: Crude, crowned bust facing. Rather grotesque features, with large annulet eyes and open oval mouth. Sceptre in right hand.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS R-EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in angles
Reverse inscription: ADAM ON ?D[ ]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor