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COIN
Unique ID: SUSS-351370
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A Medieval continental sterling imitation of a silver coin of Edward I, probably dating from 1313-1322 AD. It was struck for Gaucher of Chatillion, at the Mint of Yves. Obv. legend:+GALCh'SCOMESPORC; crowned ruler facing. Rev. legend:MON/ETA/OVA/Y.VE; long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Mayhew Type 244.
For a detailed discussion of Gaucher of Chatillon and the mint at Yves, cf. LVPL-330D02.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1313
Date to: Circa AD 1322
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.63 mm
Weight: 1.02 g
Diameter: 18.15 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 28th February 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: Gaucher of Châtillon count of Porcien and Constable (France)
Mint or issue place: Yves
Type: Edwardian imitation: in his own name (M 237 -239, 244 - 247)
Obverse description: Crowned ruler facing.
Obverse inscription: +GALCh'SCOMESPORC
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each quadrant.
Reverse inscription: MON/ETA/OVA/Y.VE
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Sevenoaks (District)
To be known as: West Kingsdown
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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