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COIN

Unique ID: FAKL-0B7AA3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1208
Date to: Circa AD 1216

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.35 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 25th July 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SWY 790

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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust with sceptre, facing, , Reverse: , ,
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short cross
Reverse inscription: IOHAN.M.ON.CA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine