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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-4AC468

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1356
Date to: Circa AD 1361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 18 mm

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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: Durham
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty G (N 1205-1221)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, crown is a bifoliate crown, pellet stops, 'A' unbarred.
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX ANG[ ]
Reverse description: Long Cross pattee divides the legend, three pellets in each quarter. Crozier at 12 o'clock position, lombardic 'M'.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/T[ ]/DVR/EmE
Initial mark: Cross potent.
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock