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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-686565
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver medieval short-cross penny of John. Moneyer Iohan, Winchester mint (AD 1204-1205; Class 5a2; North 969).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1205
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.46 g
Diameter: 18.85 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: WHM 2014-68
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: Winchester
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5a2 (N 969)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short cross with saltire in each quarter
Reverse inscription: IOhAN . ON . WINC
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Kingston Deverill
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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