NLM-BCE2B6: Medieval Coin: Penny of Edward II

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-BCE2B6

Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Long Cross Penny of Edward II (1307-1327). London mint, Class 10cf, issue of 1307-1310.

Obverse description: Facing well modelled bust with bifoliate crown, possibly Class 10cf crown 3, and drapery of angled wedges, possibly with circular patch left of neck; initial cross pattee as for classes 6b, 8, 9a-15d.

Obverse inscription: +EDWA R AN?G?L DN[-]ShYB

Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle

Reverse inscription: CIVI/[T]AS/LON/[D]ON

Diameter: 18.13mm, Weight: 1.28gms, die axis: 12.

Class: Long Cross Penny of Edward II
Sub class: Class 10cf
Inscription: obverse: +EDWA R AN?G?L DN[-]ShYB reverse: CIVI/[T]AS/LON/[D]ON

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1307
Date to: Circa AD 1310

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.28 g
Diameter: 18.13 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th August 2010

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM15783a

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Obverse description: Facing well modelled bust with bifoliate crown, possibly Class 10cf crown 3, and drapery of angled wedges, possibly with circular patch left of neck
Obverse inscription: +EDWA R AN?G?L DN[-]ShYB
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[T]AS/LON/[D]ON
Initial mark: cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: West Halton

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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