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A medieval silver short cross cut halfpenny of John. 1204/1209. Class V. Minted by G/Coldwine of Canterbury. CA+COL
Obverse: Crowned bust facing. Sceptre in right hand. [HENR]ICVSR[EX]
Reverse: Short voided cross. Quatrefoil in each quadrant. +COL[DWINE ON ]CA
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
Weight: 0.63 g
Diameter: 17.54 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th August 2017
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Other reference: 1498 moljam
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. Sceptre in right hand.
Obverse inscription: [HENR]ICVSR[EX]
Reverse description: Short voided cross. Quatrefoil in each quadrant.
Reverse inscription: +COL[DWINE ON ]CA
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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