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Unique ID: WILT-2B53C2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A medieval silver penny short cross coinage of John I, dating to the period AD 1203-1204. Class 4c. Ricard moneyer. Uncertain mint. North: 968/3.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1203
Date to: Exactly AD 1204
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.42 g
Diameter: 19.44 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4744
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4c (N 968/3)
Obverse description: Crowned head facing, holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short cross, three pellets in each quadrant
Reverse inscription: RICARD . ON . [...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Frampton
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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