COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-FD34AC

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: Exactly AD 1207
Date to: Exactly AD 1207

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 4th September 2014

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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 5b2 (N 970 ii)
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards holding sceptre. In the inscription the V is exceptionally large the E has an ornate central bar, the S has a pellet at the middle and the R has a rounded top and crescent shaped fore-leg
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short cross within the field; four conjoined pellets in each angle. In the inscription the B is unusual and cramped, the VN on LVN is ligated
Reverse inscription: WILLELM B ON .LVN
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine