Monument record BCC 012 - 15 Doweshill Close,
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Summary
Short cross silver penny? 1180-1247. Found in back garden some years ago.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 423 889 (100m by 100m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM48NW |
| Civil Parish | BECCLES, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Found by Chris Davey's grandfather in his back garden some years ago. Possibly taken to Norwich Museum for identification.
Believed to be short cross silver penny issued between 1180-1247 during reigns of Henry II, Richard I, John, Henry III all of whom minted coins "HENRYCUS REX" sic (Henricus?). The moneyer appears to be "SIMVN" who was licensed to strike coinage at Canterbury in the reign of John (1199-1216) (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF4999 (No record type): Davey C L, 28 August 1985.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 15 2005 1:09PM