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Unique ID: WMID-F4365D
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A medieval silver short cross cut farthing of John (AD 1199 - 1216), minted by Rener in London. Class 5b2 (North 1994, no. 970).
The quarter measures 9.59mm in length, 8.08mm in width, is 0.60mm thick and weighs 0.2 grams.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1204
Date to: Circa AD 1209
Quantity: 1
Length: 9.59 mm
Width: 8.08 mm
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.2 g
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment
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 5b2 (N 970 ii)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forward with sceptre
Obverse inscription: HE[NRICUS REX]
Reverse description: Voided short cross with cross in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [RENE]R O[N LOND]
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SJ8316
Four figure Latitude: 52.74135624
Four figure longitude: -2.25324335
1:25K map: SJ8316
1:10K map: SJ81NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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