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COIN
Unique ID: ESS-07773D
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver Short-Cross penny, possibly of class 5, likely dating from c. 1204-1209.
Obverse: extremely worn with some remaining features of kings face crowned, pellets in hair. Reverse: partially worn. Short cross fourchee inside inner beaded border with four pellets in each quarter. Inscription outside.
Dimensions: Weight 1.25, diameter 18.66 mm and thickness 1.28 mm.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1209
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.28 mm
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 18.66 mm
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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: York
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: extremely worn with some remaining features of kings face crowned, pellets in hair
Reverse description: Short cross fourchee inside inner beaded border with four pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: . EVER .
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