HAMP-41DF74: Medieval Coin: Penny of Edward III

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-41DF74

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn and neatly clipped, silver Medieval penny of Edward III (1327-77) dating to the period AD 1363-9, treaty series coinage. Mint of London. It measures 15 mm in diameter and weighs 0.7g.
Obverse: Crowned bust facing; [EDW]ARD ANGL R DNS Hyb
Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter; CIVI TAS LON DONo
Reference; North 1264 or 65.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1363
Date to: Circa AD 1369

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st July 2013 - Wednesday 31st July 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form E3644

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edward III, 4th coinage, treaty (N 1264-1273)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: [EDW]ARD ANGL R DNS Hyb
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DONo
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
To be known as: Chawton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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