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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-92BDAE

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 1207
Date to: Circa AD 1210

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th November 2017 - Sunday 5th November 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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5c (N 971)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. Sceptre. Open eyes. pellets in hair curls. Composite S
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX
Reverse description: voided short cross with crosslets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: ILGER ON LVND
Initial mark: cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine