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COIN
Unique ID: DOR-256567
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A penny of Edward I. Round ornaments and trefoil side fleurs to the crown. Composite S. Open C and E. Mint of York. Class 3b
Date: Medieval - 1280 - 82
Reference: North 1017
Diameter: 19.31 mm
Weight: 1.18 g
Die axis: 7
Class:
Penny
Sub class: Edwardian
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Date from: Circa AD 1280
Date to: Circa AD 1282
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.18 g
Diameter: 19.31 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 6th January 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCMS 021783
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 3b (N 1017)
Obverse description: Facing bust, crowned. Large lettering, open E, pearl ornaments, trefoil side fleurs.
Obverse inscription: EDW R ANGL DNS HYB
Reverse description: Long cross with pellets in the angles. Open C, composite S
Reverse inscription: CIVITS EBORACI
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: North Dorset (District)
To be known as: Marnhull
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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