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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-3074DC
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Short cross cut halfpenny, probably of John (1199-1216), issue of London mint by moneyer Stivene, so probably class 4, 1199-1205. The mass might suggest the value to be nearer a farthing.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left.
Obverse inscription: (---)S R EX, plain X
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)[-]IV/ENE(--)
Diameter: 17.5mm, Weight: 0.47gms, die axis possibly 3
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1199
Date to: Exactly AD 1205
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.47 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM38475
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Uncertain
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4b (N 968/2)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left.
Obverse inscription: (---)S R EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)[-]IV/ENE(--)
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Swinhope
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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