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Unique ID: BH-3ED0E2

Object type certainty: Certain

A silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307); Long-cross, Classes 2b, 3b-d or 3g; minted at Bristol, c. 1279-c. 1282.

Dimensions: 16.9mm diameter, 0.2mm thick. Weight: 0.85g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1279
Date to: Circa AD 1282

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 0.2 mm
Weight: 0.85 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Bristol [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377 [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Type: Edwardian classes 1-15, not further defined [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: +EDW[...ANGL DN]S [h]YB
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: VILL/A BR/ISTO/[L]LIE
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Buckinghamshire
District: Wycombe
To be known as: Princes Risborough

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 7th January 2012

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Mr Julian Watters - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Dr Martin Allen - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 12/7 - 3

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    Created: Saturday 28th January 2012
    Updated: Saturday 28th January 2012

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