Record ID: IOW-28E922
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver short cross penny of Henry II (1154-1189), minted by Pieres at London. Class 1b, 1180-1185 (North 1994: 220, ref: 963). Obverse: hENRICVS·REX; Crowned bust facing with sceptre Reverse: PIERES·ON·LVNDE; Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each quadrant Diameter: 19.8mm. Weight: 1.47g. DA=12:6.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th April 2014
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Record ID: IOW-2CAFF7
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn Medieval cast copper-alloy circular uniface coin weight for a quarter noble (1412-1464). Withers & Withers 1995: 34 and 68. This coin weight is rectangular in cross-section. At the front there is a stamped lis with a crown above (crown is off-set). The rear face is flat and has fine linear striations. The weight is 23.4 grains and the full weight, according to Withers, should be 27.0 grains. This weight has an even green patina with small areas of corrosion. Diameter: 10.9mm; thickness: 2.1mm. Weight: 1.52g. (23.4 grains) Withers, P. & Withers, B. 19…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.