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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-F6796D

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 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1207

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 12.9 mm
Width: 9.6 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 0.35 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 30th January 2018 - Tuesday 30th January 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3156

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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: HEN[RICVS REX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in the angle
Reverse inscription: [REN]ER [ON LVND]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine