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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-A8E805

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: Exactly AD 1207
Date to: Exactly AD 1210

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 9.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th October 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8698

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross classes 5-8, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: hE[NRICVS REX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: [... O]N CAN[...]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair