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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-7E3FF1

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: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1215
Date to: Exactly AD 1216

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.36 g
Diameter: 18.65 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM5133

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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 6c1 (N 976/1)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each quadrant.
Reverse inscription: RAVLF . ON LVNDE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock