COIN

Unique ID: HESH-A9E836

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: Circa AD 1207
Date to: Exactly AD 1210

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.35 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5c (N 971)
Obverse description: Crude crown bust facing hold sceptre - the eyes are almond shaped with points at centre the brow high - the R in the inscription has a broken foot and the N is unbarred
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short cross contained within a ring of pellets - within each quarter a quatrefoil. In the inscription the ND is ligated and there is a large pellet between R and O
Reverse inscription: ILGER ON LVND
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine