LON-A1B489: A very worn Medieval silver short cross penny of either Henry II (AD 1154-1189), Richard I (AD 1189-1199), John (AS 1199-1216) or Henry III (AD 1216-1272), dating between 1180-1247 AD. Minted in London.

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Unique ID: LON-A1B489

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A very worn Medieval silver short cross penny of either Henry II (AD 1154-1189), Richard I (AD 1189-1199), John (AS 1199-1216) or Henry III (AD 1216-1272), dating between 1180-1247 AD. Minted in London. The coin is damaged around the edge and by the crown.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1272

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.18 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II - Henry III
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: []RIC[]
Reverse description: Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: []ON LVN[]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Epping Forest (District)

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Recording Institution: LON
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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