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Unique ID: BERK-6740D2
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A silver long cross penny, clipped. The coin is very worn making identification difficult, but it is likely to be of either Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307) or Edward III (AD 1327 - 1377). Mint of York.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1278
Date to: Circa AD 1377
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.42 mm
Weight: 0.64 g
Diameter: 16.17 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th September 2010
This object was found at West Hanney 2010
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Other reference: Y368
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I - III
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Obverse description: (Crowned bust facing)
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Long cross dividing reverse into quarters with three pellets in each quarter. Quatrefoil in centre of reverse cross
Reverse inscription: (CIVITAS) EBORA[CI]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU4191
Four figure Latitude: 51.61634
Four figure longitude: -1.409233
1:25K map: SU4191
1:10K map: SU49SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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