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COIN
Unique ID: DUR-A79BC2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver long cross penny, probably of Edward I (1272- 1307) minted in Berwick, c.1298.
Probably Wren Class 3.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1298
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.02 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 18.28 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2011
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Edward I of England
Mint or issue place: Berwick
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian class 3 (N 1016-1022), not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust, bifoliate crown.
Obverse inscription: EDWAR ANGL DNS HYB
Reverse description: Long cross
Reverse inscription: VILLA BER...I
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
District: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Durham Area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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