KENT-C18A0E: medieval coin: farthing of Edward II

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Unique ID: KENT-C18A0E

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A slightly clipped medieval silver farthing of Edward II (1272 - 1307). Class 11-12, Whithers Type 30h dating to the period 1310-1314. London mint.

Measurements: diameter: 10.3mm; weight: 0.32g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1310
Date to: Exactly AD 1314

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.32 g
Diameter: 10.3 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Farthing: Edward II, not further defined
Obverse description: Bust facing with bifoliate crown
Obverse inscription: +EDWARDVS REX AN
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Cross potent
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Wandsworth (London Borough)
Parish or ward: Thamesfield (London Borough Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ2475
Four figure Latitude: 51.46040223
Four figure longitude: -0.21650964
1:25K map: TQ2475
1:10K map: TQ27NW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
North, J.J.	1991	English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662	London	Spink and Son Ltd
Withers, P. and Withers, B.R.	2001	Farthings and Halfpennies: Edward I and II		Galata Print

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Created: About one year ago
Updated: About one year ago

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