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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-9992A2

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 1282
Date to: AD 1289

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.94 g
Diameter: 17.58 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st December 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 5935

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 4b (N 1024)
Obverse description: Crowned bust, facing. Tri-foliate crown, the left side fleur looks as though the outer pellet is very spread while to right appears to have lost it. The legend has open E's and C's
Obverse inscription: EDW R [AN]GL DNS hYB
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON