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Unique ID: HESH-33B622
Object type certainty: Certain
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Incomnplete fragment of a medieval penny, probably Edward III, pre-treaty period 1351-1361, Series A-D 1351-1353. Mint possibly London
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1351
Date to: Circa AD 1353
Quantity: 1
Length: 12 mm
Width: 9.3 mm
Weight: 0.4 g
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. Large central lis to crown, bi-foliate side fleurs and small pointed ornaments. In the inscription the N is unbarred
Obverse inscription: [EDWA R ANGL D]NS H[YB]
Reverse description: Long cross divides the coin and inscription; in each quarter are three pellets and a single annulet
Reverse inscription: [CIV]IT[AS LONDON]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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