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Unique ID: WAW-4C1767
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: penny of Richard I (1189-1199) minted in London by Ricard between c. 1194 and 1205. Probably Class 4a; North No. 968/1.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1194
Date to: Circa AD 1205
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 19.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st June 2015
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4a (N 968/1)
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards, holding a sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short voided cross with a quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: RICARD ON LVND
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SO5872
Four figure Latitude: 52.34445614
Four figure longitude: -2.61794573
1:25K map: SO5872
1:10K map: SO57SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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