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COIN
Unique ID: SOMDOR-37AFB6
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: Post AD 1299
Date to: Ante AD 1301
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.34 g
Diameter: 16.69 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st September 2004
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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
Obverse description: Forward facing bust, bifoliate crown, wedge-shaped drapery, star on breast and unbarred 'N's.
Obverse inscription: EDW R ANGL DN[S HYB]
Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON/
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Mendip (District)
To be known as: Frome
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North, J.J. | 1960 | English Hammered Coinage: Vol 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662 | London | Spink and Son | 30-1 | 1037/1 |
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