WILT-E15CD2: Medieval coin: Penny of Edward III

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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-E15CD2

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A worn silver Edwardian penny probably of Edward III, Mint of Bury St Edmunds, uncertain class (AD 1327-1343)

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1327
Date to: Circa AD 1343

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.39 g
Diameter: 19.43 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SWMM 1561

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: Bury St. Edmunds
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Penny, halfpenny or farthing of Edward III, not further defined
Obverse description: King's head with possibly a bifoliate crown and drapery at the neck. Legend between two circles of beads.
Obverse inscription: E[DWAR R AN]GL DNS hYB
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter and surrounding legend in two circles of beads.
Reverse inscription: [VILL] SCIE [DMV NDI]
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Winterbourne Bassett

Spatial coordinates


Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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

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