LANCUM-3E3896: A hammered silver long-cross farthing of Edward I.

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COIN

Unique ID: LANCUM-3E3896

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A hammered silver long-cross farthing of Edward I (1272-1307). Minted in London. Obverse inscription: +EDWARDVS REX, reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON. The coin is slightly bent and the edges are damaged. Diameter: 13mm, weight: 0.36g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1272
Date to: Circa AD 1307

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.36 g
Diameter: 13 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st November 2010

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Farthing
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Farthing: Edward I, not further defined
Obverse inscription: +EDWARDVS REX
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: St. Edmundsbury (District)
To be known as: Bury St Edmunds

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

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Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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