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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-C64417

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: Exactly AD 1205
Date to: Exactly AD 1242

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.33 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st December 2016 - Thursday 2nd February 2017

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross classes 5-8, not further defined
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards.
Obverse inscription: hEN
Reverse description: Short voided cross with a quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: hEN
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine