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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-B8F280

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A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216) dating to c. AD 1205-1207. Voided short cross class 5b, minted by Andreu at Winchester. Mass (2001: 39). North (1994: 221) no. 970.

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: 0.64 g
Diameter: 19 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019439

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
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 holding sceptre to left
Obverse inscription: [...]CVS R/ EX (Round topped R)
Reverse description: Voided short cross pommee with quatrefoil in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [...]REV [. I]N W[...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata


County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Taunton Deane (District)
To be known as: Lydeard St. Lawrence CP

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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