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Unique ID: DEV-26AB76
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver penny of John (1199-1216), dating to c. AD 1205-10.
North (1980: 179) Class 5b, no. 970. Minted at London by Fulke.
Measurements: 19.4mm diameter, 0.6mm thickness, weight 1.18g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1205
Date to: Circa AD 1210
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 1.35 g
Diameter: 19.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 3rd January 2019 - Wednesday 3rd April 2019
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Other reference: SCC Receipt 017876
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 5b1 (N 970 i)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre in hand
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS R/EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with a cross pommee in each quarter
Reverse inscription: FVLKE.LON.[...]
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.