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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-543ADC

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 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1215

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.57 g
Diameter: 18.27 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 29th November 2018 - Thursday 28th February 2019

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Ruler/issuer: John of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards, holding a sceptre. Two curls on the left with a pellet within each.
Obverse inscription: hEN - EX
Reverse description: Short-voided cross with a quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: ON RVLA ·
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine