WILT-5CE4D1: Medieval coin : Halfpenny of Edward III

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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-5CE4D1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward III, third 'Florin' coinage, measuring 14-16mm in diameter and weighing 0.57g (8.8gn). It is worn with edge damage.

Obverse: Crowned bust facing
+EDWARDVS REX
Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter
CIVI TAS LON DON

Mint: London, 1344-1351

Reference: North 1131

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1344
Date to: Circa AD 1351

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.57 g
Diameter: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 27th May 2010 - Thursday 29th July 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 3509

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Halfpenny: Edward III, 3rd 'florin' coinage, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: +EDWARDVS REX
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Marden

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
North, J.J.	1991	English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662	London	Spink and Son Ltd		1131

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Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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