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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-0EAC11
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete, Continental sterling imitation of an Edwardian long-cross penny of King John the Blind (1309-46), who was also King of Bohemia through his wife, mint of Damvillers, Luxemburg.
The coin measures 18.90mm and weighs 0.92g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1330
Date to: Circa AD 1346
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4222
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John the Blind, King of Bohemia and count of Luxembourg
Mint or issue place: Damvillers
Type: Edwardian imitation: John the Blind for Luxembourg at Damvilliers (M 282 - 284)
Obverse description: Bust facing
Obverse inscription: [EIWA]NES [R]EX [B]O[HNE]
Reverse description: Long cross pattée dividing the legend with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: [D]EN VIL ERN SIS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Stratford Toney (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU0827
Four figure Latitude: 51.04230023
Four figure longitude: -1.88726572
1:25K map: SU0827
1:10K map: SU02NE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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