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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-EF3886

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

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 1210

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.73 mm
Weight: 1.37 g
Diameter: 18.04 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st April 2016 - Friday 1st April 2016

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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 5c (N 971)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R-EX
Reverse description: Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: ILGER . ON . LVND
Initial mark: cross pattée
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine