LIN-4C9885: Silver long cross penny of Edward I

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Unique ID: LIN-4C9885

Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver long cross penny of Edward I , London mint. The obverse has a forward facing crowned bust, the crown is bifoliate with spearheads. The inscription reads:EDWARD R ANGL DNS HYB. The reverse has a long cross dividing the legend with three pellets in each quarter. The inscription reads CIVITAS LONDON.

This coin is a mule, the obverse being of Class 10ab2-3 and the reverse Class 9b ( based on the characteristic pothook 'N').

Class: 10ab2-3/9b

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Date from: Circa AD 1299
Date to: Circa AD 1307

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.29 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 27th August 2011

Rally details.

This object was found at Central Searchers, Alford, Lincs

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 385

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: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Edward I, not further defined
Obverse description: Forward facing bust featuring bifoliate crown with spearheads.
Obverse inscription: EDWARD R ANGL DNS HYB
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Rigsby with Ailby (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF4376
Four figure Latitude: 53.261731
Four figure longitude: 0.142424
1:25K map: TF4376
1:10K map: TF47NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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