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COIN
Unique ID: BH-E11CE6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver farthing of Edward I or II. Classes 10 or 11, minted at London, 1300 - 1314.
Diameter (oval flan): 12.3mm; thickness: 0.5mm. Weight: 0.27g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1300
Date to: Exactly AD 1314
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.27 g
Diameter: 12.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st August 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 14/114 - 22
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward I - III
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfpenny or farthing of Edward I - III, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: +E[DWA]RDVS REX A
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/T[AS]/LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Aston
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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