Record ID: PUBLIC-B39F37
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver short cross penny of John (AD 1199 - 1216) or Henry III (AD 1216 - 1272), dating to c.AD 1215 - 1217. Minted by Abel at London. Possibly class 6ci dating to c.1215-1216. Initial mark cross pattée on reverse. Obverse: hENRICVS REX; Crowned bust facing with sceptre in right hand. Reverse: + (cross pattée) ABEL ON LVND (ND ligated); Voided short cross with a cross pommee in each quadrant.
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Last updated: Sunday 16th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishopstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1E45B0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, complete Medieval short cross penny of John to Henry III (1199-1271 AD). Possibly North and Wren Types 6c1, based upon Lombardic style of letter 'C', remaining pelleted hair curls, crown and annulet eyes. Class 6 types of coinage date from c. 1209-1217; if this coin can be attributed to Type 6c1, it dates more specifically to c. 1215-1216, to the end of John's reign or the very beginning of Henry III. Cf. North 1994 Vol I, No. 976/1, p222. Obverse: Crowned ruler facing with annulet eyes, large pellets in crown and two curls on each side. Obverse legend [HENRI]CVS [REX] …
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 26th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.