KENT-2C7255: A silver struck Medieval penny

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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-2C7255

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A struck silver Medieval penny of Edward I, II, or III (1279-1377), minted in London. Impression of long cross from reverse visible on obverse (brockage). It measures 19.36 mm DIA x 0.78 mm TH and weighs 1.30 g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1279
Date to: Exactly AD 1377

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.78 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 19.36 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edwardian classes 1-15, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing. Crown has sinister central fleur. Long cross impression on obverse
Obverse inscription: (E)DW[-]R ANGL DNS hYB
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle. Closed C in inscription
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Ashford (District)
Parish or ward: Great Chart with Singleton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ9741
Four figure Latitude: 51.134379
Four figure longitude: 0.814403
1:25K map: TQ9741
1:10K map: TQ94SE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: KENT
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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