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A silver penny of Richard I, dating to the period 1190-1194. Voided short-cross coinage, Class 3. Reverse legend: GOCELM ON WINC (Winchester).
Diameter: 20.5mm; thickness: 0.7mm. Weight: 1.3g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1190
Date to: Exactly AD 1194
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th January 2015
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Other reference: Ver 15/39 - 38
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England
Mint or issue place: Winchester
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 3 (N 967)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, holding sceptre.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX/
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: GOCELM.ON.WINC
Initial mark: Cross pattée.
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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