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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-D80DB1

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: Circa AD 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1205

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.63 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st July 2017 - Wednesday 15th November 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019796

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 5a2 (N 969)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing [sceptre to left].
Obverse inscription: [h]ENRICV(S) [REX] (serif of reverse S visible, flat topped R)
Reverse description: Voided short cross pommee with quatrefoil in each quarter
Reverse inscription: COLDW[INE ON ...]
Initial mark: Cross pommee
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine