LANCUM-90ED22: Medieval coin: Penny of Edward III

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COIN

Unique ID: LANCUM-90ED22

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Late medieval silver hammered penny of Edward III dating from c. AD1356-61. Pre-treaty period. Series G. Probably North 1213 with saltire stops and saltire on breast.

This coin is probably a Richard II class 1a with a cross on the breast and saltire stops. Mint is York date is 1377-99. N. 1329

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1356
Date to: Exactly AD 1361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.1 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 10th August 2012

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty G (N 1205-1221)
Obverse description: crowned bust facing with saltire on breast
Obverse inscription: [EDWAR]DVS REX ANGLI (Z)
Reverse description: long cross dividing legend with quatrefoil in centre
Reverse inscription: [CIVITAS] EBORACI
Initial mark: illegible
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: Barrow-in-Furness (District)
Parish or ward: Barrow Island (District Ward)

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Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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