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Unique ID: NLM-6E792A
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Short cross penny of Richard I (1189-1199), probably moneyer Willelm at London mint, Class 4a, probably issue of 1194-1199.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of short crowded curls, six left and ?three or four right; beard of pellets, large round eyes.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R EX [--]RC
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle. Initial cross potent.
Reverse inscription: +[--]/LELM/.ON.LVN
Diameter: 18.7mm, Weight: 1.08gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1194
Date to: Exactly AD 1199
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.08 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 17th September 2018
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Other reference: NLM40537
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4a (N 968/1)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of short crowded curls, six left and ?three or four right; beard of pellets, large round eyes
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R EX [--]RC
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: +[--]/LELM/.ON.LVN
Initial mark: cross potent.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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