NLM-0DCFA9: Medieval Coin: Halfpenny of John

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-0DCFA9

Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Short cross cut halfpenny possibly for John (1199-1216); lettering might suggest a class 5b2 issue of 1204-1209.

Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left.

Obverse inscription: (---)CVS R (---), the R has a rounded top and might suggest class 5b2.

Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.

Reverse inscription: possibly (-NI/)COLE/ON(--)

Diameter: 18.5mm, Weight: 0.69gms, die axis: possibly 12

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1204
Date to: Exactly AD 1209

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.69 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 11th April 2013

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM33139

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b2 (N 970 ii)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left
Obverse inscription: (---)CVS R (---)
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: possibly (-NI/)COLE/ON(--)
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: South Ferriby (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9921
Four figure Latitude: 53.67609995
Four figure longitude: -0.50277172
1:25K map: SE9921
1:10K map: SE92SE
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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