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COIN
Unique ID: SF-FB2AB2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete silver hammered penny struck for John, dating to c. 1205-1207. Class 5b2, moneyer Ricard at the mint of Winchester. As North 970/ii. The coin is bent along its central axis at a 45 degree angle.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1207
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.15 g
Diameter: 18.15 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 7th July 2017
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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: Winchester
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b2 (N 970 ii)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, sceptre in right hand
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with quatrefoil in each angle within inner pelleted border
Reverse inscription: +RICARD.ON.WIN
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Saxtead
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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