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COIN
Unique ID: CAM-E927D2
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A silver Medieval penny probably of Edward I, AD 1272-1307. Mint is London. Class not defined.
Obverse legend reads +EDWA[R] R ANGL DNS hYB. Obverse shows a forward facing crowned bust with bifoliate crown and wedge collar. Reverse legend reads CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. Reverse shows a solid long cross with three pellets per quarter. Die axis is 3 o'clock. Weight is 1.22g, diameter is 18.7mm, thickness is 0.7mm.
Notes:
Note 19.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1279
Date to: Circa AD 1307
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.22 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edward I, long cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust with bifoliate crown and wedge collar
Obverse inscription: +EDWA[R] R ANGL DNS hYB
Reverse description: Solid long cross with three pellets per quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: South Cambridgeshire District Area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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