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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-B67FD1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Short cross cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216), probably class 5b1 issue of 1205.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair [right] of two neat curls; image is worn.
Obverse inscription: (hEN)RICVS R (EX), pellet in centre of S.
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle; init.
Reverse inscription: (---)ON.C/ANT
Diameter: 18.6mm, Weight: 0.61gms, die axis: 10
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1205
Date to: Exactly AD 1205
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.61 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd February 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM31380
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b1 (N 970 i)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair [right] of two neat curls
Obverse inscription: hEN)RICVS R (EX)
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: (---)ON.C/ANT
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Binbrook
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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