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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-653986

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.05 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 8th August 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. The drapery is formed from wedges. There is nothing on the breast. The inscription is divided by annulet stops, the A's are unbarred, and the N's are lombardic
Obverse inscription: EDWARDVS REX ANGLI
Reverse description: Long cross divides the field and legend. In each divided quarter are three pellets arranged in an irregular triangle. In the inscription the top of the N or M is missing hence the ambiguity.
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON [or M]
Initial mark: Cross (type 3)
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock