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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-C29108

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 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1204

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.78 mm
Weight: 1.29 g
Diameter: 20.58 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 16th September 2017

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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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4b (N 968/2)
Obverse description: Crowned facing bust, sceptre dividing legend
Obverse inscription: +hENR[ICV]S R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with quatrefoil in each quarter
Reverse inscription: +VL[AR]D.ON.CANT
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine