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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-280B82

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1194
Date to: Exactly AD 1200

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 1.31 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th September 2015 - Sunday 6th September 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2909

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

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: Forward facing bust with sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: RIEARD ON LVND [sic]
Initial mark: cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine