Find Spot record 15342 - Coin from Land Adjacent to the Countess of Chester Hospital

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Summary

A silver voided short cross penny of King John dating from 1204 to 1209.

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Full Description

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-0EE923 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

A silver voided short cross penny of John (AD 1199-1216). Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre, pellet in chin. Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX. Reverse description: Voided short cross, sceptre in each angle. Reverse inscription: ROBERD ON CANT. Canterbury mint. Class 5b2 (1204/5-1209) (see 2). Unclipped.

<2> North, J.J., 2000, English Hammered Coinage (volumes I & II), no.970 (Book). SCH1115.

<3> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-0EE923 (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL-0EE923. [Mapped feature: #37125 LVPL-0EE923]
  • <2> Book: North, J.J.. 2000. English Hammered Coinage (volumes I & II). no.970.
  • <3> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. LVPL-0EE923.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 40 69 (point)
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish UPTON-BY-CHESTER, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County UPTON, UPTON, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 23 2023 3:08PM