BH-211613: Medieval coin: Long cross penny of Edward I or II

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-211613

Object type certainty: Certain
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A slightly worn silver Long cross penny of Edward I or II. Measures 18.5mm diameter by 0.7mm thick and weighs 1.24g.

Class: Penny
Sub class: Long cross

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1272
Date to: AD 1327

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1.24 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th August 2005

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hertford 1514 - 10

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Mint or issue place: London
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: EDWA R ANGL DNS HYB
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON

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: Walkern

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: BH
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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